Mikkel Vinter

Mikkel Vinter is CEO & Founder of FRiENDi GROUP, the leading MVNO/MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Operator/Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) player in the South Asia, Middle East & Africa region, and is based in the group headquarter in Dubai Internet City, UAE. FRiENDi GROUP launched the first MVNO in the region April 2009 in Oman, as has since launched another MVNO in Jordan as well as a B-brand partnership in Saudi Arabia. The group is currently rolling out operations across multiple regional markets to deliver on the group vision of establishing the leading network-independent mobile telecommunication provider in the region.

Mikkel has held a number of senior management positions in the telecommunications industry over the last 15-Plus years. The past 7 years have been in the Middle East region, and prior to his current role at FRiENDi GROUP, Mikkel held the role of Chief Commercial Officer for second GSM operator Nawras in Oman.

Before moving to the Middle East, Mikkel has worked for leading international telecom operators in Asia, Scandinavia & Western Europe, where he has held senior management roles for successful market-leaders as well as start-up organisations.

Mikkel holds a MSc. in Economics and Business Administration, and has participated in management and marketing programs at INSEAD and McGill University.