Ooredoo Group has announced the appointment of Sunita Bottse as the CEO for its newly established carrier-neutral data centre company, Mena Digital Hub, with immediate effect.

In her new role, Sunita brings a wealth of leadership expertise in the data centre industry. She will drive the company's efforts in transforming MENA’s digital infrastructure by providing cutting-edge colocation services and building sustainable, energy-efficient data centres across the region.

In her previous roles, she served Microsoft in EMEA as the Senior Director of Data Centres Site Acquisition, Lendlease as the Managing Director of Data Centres, and SUPERNAP data centre as the Chief Executive Officer. She also worked with Ctex as the Vice President at the beginning of her career.

On the academic front, Sunita holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences and completed a course in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from MIT Sloan School of Management. She is also a certified Data Centre Professional and Specialist from EXIN.

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Welcoming Sunita to her new leadership role, Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO of Ooredoo, said, “Sunita's appointment marks an exciting milestone in our journey to transform the digital infrastructure in the MENA region. Her extensive experience and visionary leadership will be instrumental in driving Mena Digital Hub's growth and reinforcing our commitment to innovation and excellence. By providing the latest and most advanced data centre solutions that are both sustainable and highly efficient, we are solidifying our position as the leading digital infrastructure provider in the region and accelerating its digital transformation. With Sunita at the helm of Mena Digital Hub, we are confident in our ability to set new benchmarks in the industry and deliver unparalleled value to existing and new customers.”