Banglalink has announced the appointment of telecom industry veteran Johan Buse as its new chief executive officer, effective April 6, 2025. He will succeed Erik Aas, who is stepping down after nine years leading the company.

Banglalink’s parent company, VEON, a Nasdaq-listed digital operator serving nearly 160 million customers across six countries, confirmed the leadership change in a statement.

Buse joins Banglalink from StarHub in Singapore, where he led the Consumer Business Group, focusing on strategy and business transformation.

He has extensive experience in the telecom industry across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, having previously served as chief commercial officer of Ooredoo Oman and held senior roles at Deutsche Telekom Croatia, AXIS, and Singtel.

Welcoming Buse, VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu stated, “With decades of experience across multiple emerging markets, he is well-positioned to accelerate our digital expansion and our contributions to Bangladesh’s economy.”

Reflecting on his tenure, Aas said, “It has been a privilege to lead the Banglalink team, bringing VEON’s innovative spirit, ‘4G for all’ focus, and digital services to millions of Bangladeshis.”