{
  "id": 12299631,
  "title": "Axiata CEO Nik Rizal joins GSMA board",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/axiata-ceo-nik-rizal-joins-gsma-board",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:56:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/10/1548795/axiata-ceo-nik-rizal-joins-gsma-board"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Axiata Group Bhd CEO Nik Rizal Kamil has joined the GSMA board for a two-year term starting January 2027. The GSMA is a global industry organization representing mobile operators and digital companies, set to address crucial matters like connectivity, regulation, sustainability, and innovation. Axiata believes Nik Rizal's inclusion will enhance the group's influence within the global mobile industry and contribute to the GSMA's leadership and agenda. The telecommunications giant further mentioned that its senior management members actively engage in GSMA board-level committees, working groups, and task forces, offering Asean and South Asian viewpoints to significant industry dialogues and projects. Nik Rizal highlighted the mobile industry's critical juncture as 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and other emerging technologies revolutionize various sectors and societies. He stated that the industry's challenge lies not only in expanding connectivity but also in leveraging it for sustainable growth, enhanced resilience, and long-term value creation. Mobile connectivity has transformed from a mere communications service into a potent catalyst for economic growth, digital inclusion, and innovation. Nik Rizal shared that Axiata has witnessed firsthand how technology and connectivity can spur development, empower businesses, and enhance lives across Asean and South Asia. As the industry advances towards AI-driven services, intelligent networks, digital platforms, and stronger public-private partnerships, the mobile ecosystem will become increasingly vital to inclusive growth and digital transformation, according to Nik Rizal.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Axiata Group Bhd group chief executive officer and managing director Nik Rizal Kamil has been appointed to the board of the GSMA for a two-year term beginning January 2027.",
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}