Telecommunications
10 CHROs in Telecommunications
These ten executives hold the chief human resources officer title at telecommunications companies. A reader can learn from them how telecom HR leaders plan workforce changes, develop leadership and technical talent, and manage culture across the business.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ahmad Al Ghamdi
LinkedInExperience: Group Chief Human Resources Officer · stc
Group Chief Human Resources Officer at stc since 2016, and former HR Planning & Orgnization Design General Manager at stc (2014–2016). Other roles shown include Human Capital Senior Associate at Marsh People Solutions (2012–2014). The profile lists the stc role as C-level in human resources, based in Riyadh, and describes stc as a telecommunications company.
Aman Gupta
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Tata Communications
Chief Human Resources Officer at Tata Communications since 2024. Other Tata Communications roles shown are Vice President - Global Head Compensation & Benefits and Business HR (2022–2024), Sr. Director-Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, OD, D&I and BHR (2018–2022) and Director - Human Resources (2013–2018). The profile describes Tata Communications as a telecom company.
Deeanne King
LinkedInExperience: EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer · T-Mobile
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at T-Mobile since 2020, and former Chief Human Resources Officer at Sprint (2018–2020). At Sprint the profile also shows Senior Vice President, Omni Channel Operations & Customer Experience (2017–2020) and Vice President, Customer Care (2011–2020). The profile lists T-Mobile as a telecommunications company.
Melody Lekota
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Telkom
Chief Human Resources Officer at Telkom since 2016, and former Chief HR Officer at Cell C (2009–2016). Other roles shown include HR Director at Bidvest: Frozen Division (1996–1999). The profile describes Telkom as a telecommunications company that serves personal, business and enterprise customers.
Nawal H. Bou-Risli
LinkedInExperience: Group Chief Human Resources Officer · Zain Group
Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Zain Group since 2018, and Group Chief Purpose & Human Resources Officer at Zain Group since 2022. The profile says the role involves overseeing the human resources functions at both Zain Kuwait and the Group. Other Zain Group roles shown include HR Operations Mgr. (2008–2010) and Learning & Development Manager (2006–2008).
Nevena Stefanovic
LinkedInExperience: Group Chief Human Resources Officer · e& PPF Telecom Group
Group Chief Human Resources Officer at e& PPF Telecom Group since 2024. Former Chief Human Resources Officer at Yettel.Srbija (2022–2025) and former Chief Human Resources Officer at Telenor Serbia (2016–2022). At Telenor Serbia the profile also shows Human Resources Director (2015) and Communications and External Affairs Director (2014–2015).
Nyokabi Florence
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Safaricom PLC
Chief Human Resources Officer at Safaricom PLC since 2024. Former Managing Director, Human Resources, Nigeria and West Africa at Standard Chartered (2018–2023) and former Head, Human Resources, Kenya and East Africa at Standard Chartered (2014–2018). The profile lists the Safaricom role as C-level in human resources and describes Safaricom as a provider of mobile, data and M-PESA services in Kenya.
Rogany Ramiah
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Airtel Africa
Chief Human Resources Officer at Airtel Africa since 2019. Other roles shown include Executive Board Director Human Resources at Massmart (2007–2016) and a role in Walmart's International People Division covering Canada, UK, China, Japan and India (2016–2018). The profile describes Airtel Africa as a telecommunications company providing prepaid, postpaid mobile and 4G services.
Ruth McGill
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Vodafone
Chief Human Resources Officer at Vodafone since 2026, after serving as Chief Human Resources Officer Designate at Vodafone (2025). Former Chief Human Resources Officer at ING (2020–2025) and former Senior HR Director, Retail Challenger and Growth Markets at ING (2015–2019). The profile describes Vodafone as a technology communications company in Europe and Africa.
Tebogo Maenetja
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · MTN South Africa
Chief Human Resources Officer at MTN South Africa since 2019. Other roles shown include Executive Director Human Resources at EOH (2018–2019), Chief People Officer - Telesure Investment Holdings (2016–2018) and Director HR at BP Southern Africa (2010–2016). The profile describes MTN South Africa as a telecommunications company.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's market and operating model to yours, since a national mobile operator, a multi-country group and an enterprise-focused carrier face different workforce and labor questions. If your question is about a specific transition, such as a merger, a rebrand or a new line of business, favor people whose other listed roles show that kind of experience.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you plan headcount and skills as network operations automate and customer service moves to digital channels?
- 02What did you change in leadership development and succession planning after taking the CHRO role, and what results did you see?
- 03How do you handle culture and people integration after a merger or when combining operations across several countries?
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