Leadership Team
Cyril Anand
CEO, Starlink
With over 24 years of experience in the telecom and ICT sectors, Cyril brings a proven track record in strategic leadership and digital transformation. His expertise will guide us into our next phase of growth, enhancing both our innovative solutions and customer experiences. We look forward to strengthening our market position under his leadership.
Thomas Andrew Davidson
Vice President, BPO
Thomas is the Vice President of BPO at Starlink, bringing over 25 years of telecom industry experience and a proven track record of leadership and success. In his previous role as Chief Support Officer, he contributed significantly to the company’s growth through his dedication and strategic vision.
With vast experience leading FTTx projects across Qatar and internationally, including his recent work with Ooredoo Oman, Thomas is known for his focus on quality in planning and execution. In his current role, he is dedicated to transforming operations, fostering high performance, and ensuring accountability across the organization.
Rajesh Bansal
Vice President, Finance
Rajesh Bansal is the Vice President, Finance of Starlink. With over 23 years of experience in investment management, value creation, and financial leadership across the Middle East and Asia, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. With a proven track record in various industries and collaborating with leading banks and regulators, he is a key asset to our leadership team.
Taiyab Ghafoor
Vice President, Consumer Technology
Taiyab Ghafoor is the Vice President of Consumer Technology at Starlink. With over 30 years experience in driving revenue growth, organizational transformation and operational excellence across multiple markets, Taiyab is an award-winning and seasoned Retail & Operations Leader having led large diverse teams, successfully managed multi-market operations, including Retail, Distribution, E-commerce and Customer Experience enhancement
He is a strategic problem solver, known for his expertise in culture change, talent development, business transformation & cost optimization with over 10 years’ experience in GCC as well as key leadership roles in the UK.
Benish Peter Jacob
Vice President, ICT
Benish Peter Jacob is the Vice President of ICT at Starlink. With over 21 years of industry leadership, Benish brings extensive expertise in business growth, partnerships, and technology innovation.
His vision is to enhance our market presence, optimize operations, and strengthen collaborations to keep Starlink at the forefront of the evolving ICT landscape.
Aoife Hurst
Head of People & Culture
Aoife Hurst as Head of People & Culture at Starlink. With 18 years of HR leadership experience across sectors like Oil & Gas, Retail, Media, and Utilities, Aoife brings a wealth of knowledge in transformation and change management.
She has held senior roles at major companies such as Sky Ireland and Circle K. We are confident her forward-thinking, people-first approach will help Starlink continue to grow.
Salman Nawaz-Khan
Head of Strategy, Commercial, & Planning
Salman Nawaz-Khan has been appointed as our new Head of Strategy, Commercial, and Planning.
Salman holds a law degree from the University of London and is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant. With over 15 years of experience in commercial finance and business strategy, Salman has held leadership roles at companies such as Samsung Electronics and British Telecom. His expertise in driving sustainable growth will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our business.
Cagdas Evren Bayrak
Head of Contract & Legal
Cagdas Evren Bayrak as our new Head of Contract and Legal at Starlink. With extensive experience in contract law and a track record working with top organizations like Qatari Diar, Ooredoo, and Ashghal, Evren brings invaluable legal expertise to our team.