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GSMA Appoints Hakan Dursun as Chief Strategy Officer

Jan 05, 2026

Position

Chief Strategy Officer

Company

GSMA

Hakan Dursun
hdursun@gsma.com
LondonSoftwareTelecommunications

Description

The GSMA has announced the appointment of Hakan Dursun as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). He will lead the strategic direction of the organisation and manage the GSMA Strategy Group.

Quick answer

GSMA Appoints Hakan Dursun as Chief Strategy Officer (January 5, 2026). GSMA is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

Who is the new Chief Strategy Officer at GSMA?
GSMA named Hakan Dursun Chief Strategy Officer, announced January 5, 2026.
What did GSMA announce on January 5, 2026?
The GSMA has announced the appointment of Hakan Dursun as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). He will lead the strategic direction of the organisation and manage the GSMA Strategy Group.
What does GSMA do?
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting more than 750 operators with almost 400 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies,...
Where is GSMA based?
GSMA is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
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Company Information

Company

GSMA

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

About

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting more than 750 operators with almost 400 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces the industry-leading MWC events held annually in Barcelona, Los Angeles and Shanghai, as well as the Thrive Series of events.

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