Alireza Rafiei Appointed as Irancell CEO
In a meeting held on Sunday, 19 January 2025, Irancell’s Board of Directors appointed Mr. Alireza Rafiei as the new chief executive officer of the Company.
In this meeting, Mr. Saeid Bigdeli was also appointed as the new member of the Board instead of Mr. Rafiei.
Mr. Rafiei has master’s degree in Electricity and Communication from K. N. Toosi University of Technology. He was formerly a member of the Board and West Regional Senior Manager.
Mr. Bijan Abbasi Aranad, has been Irancell’s CEO since March 2019.
Commercial launch of 5G for the first time in Iran, development of FTTx, and remarkable improvement of mobile data access in the villages with more than 20 households, are among his most important achievements.
Moreover, in the meeting of Executive Committee held this morning, the Board members appreciated Mr. Abbasi’s efforts during his 6-year tenure and wished success for Mr. Rafiei in his new position.