Ooredoo Group committed to building a new generation of sustainable, energy-efficient, carrier-neutral data centres across its MENA footprint.
Ooredoo Group has appointed Sunita Bottse as the CEO for Mena Digital Hub, with immediate effective. Mena Digital Hub, Ooredoo’s newly established, carrier-neutral data centre company, is set to transform the region’s digital infrastructure by providing cutting-edge colocation services to hyperscalers and enterprises.
Sunita Bottse joins Mena Digital Hub with an extensive background in the data centre industry. Previously serving as the Senior Director of Data Centres Site Acquisition (EMEA) at Microsoft, Sunita brings a wealth of experience and expertise. She is a Certified Data Centre Professional and Specialist and has held significant roles including Managing Director of Data Centres (APAC) at Lendlease, CEO of SUPERNAP, and VP of Ctex, the first Tier IV certified data centre in the LATAM region.
Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO, Ooredoo, commented, “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.
Aziz added, “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.”
Mena Digital Hub has established itself as a standalone entity, enabling Ooredoo to unlock operational efficiencies, synergies, and growth opportunities with new and existing tenants across the region. The company plans to expand its capacity to more than 120 megawatts with a USD 1 billion investment in the medium to long term.
