January 5, 2026, London: The GSMA today announced the appointment of Hakan Dursun as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
Hakan will join the GSMA leadership team and lead the definition of the organization's strategic direction. He will also manage the activities of the GSMA Strategy Group (working with leading members of the C-suite to align the industry on critical priorities) and oversee GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi), the industry's leading data and research powerhouse, working closely with Peter Jarich, Director of GSMAi.
Based in London, Hakan brings more than 20 years of global leadership experience in the telecommunications, technology and management consulting sectors. He has a track record of driving large-scale transformation and growth across Europe, the US and the Middle East, having held multiple C-level roles focused on strategy, business development and commercial functions. Throughout his career, he has managed multi-million dollar profits and losses and led digital initiatives across mobile, fixed-line and television services.
“We are delighted to welcome Hakan as Chief Strategy Officer of GSMA“said Vivek Badrinath, Director General of GSMA. “As industry priorities expand and the pace of change accelerates, we need to focus even more on where we can deliver the most value to our members and the communities they serve. Hakan's extensive experience and proven ability to deliver transformation at scale will be invaluable as we continue to shape the future of connectivity.“
Hakan Dursun said: “I am delighted to join the GSMA at a time when the mobile and connectivity ecosystem is more central than ever to economic growth, innovation and social progress. The GSMA plays a unique role in uniting the industry and turning shared ambition into global impact. I look forward to working closely with the GSMA board and members, and together with Vivek and the leadership team, to translate the long-term industry vision into clear strategic priorities and tangible results, generating significant impact for both the industry and society around the world..”
Prior to joining the GSMA, Hakan held senior leadership positions at Türk Telekom, British Telecom and US technology fund TelcoDR. He began his career in management consulting at BCG.
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