About Telenor
Telenor is a diverse & multicultural organization with offices around the globe. 22,000 diverse individuals as part of Telenor’s DNA come together for a singular mission i.e. to empower societies that we operate in.
Let’s carve the future
At Telenor Pakistan, people are our success drivers, and that makes their careers important to us. If you wish for your career to grow leaps and bounds, then you have reached the right place!
Telenor will provide you the opportunity to be mentored, nurtured and empowered so you can create something inspirational that influences the lives of 43 million people every day. We at Telenor Pakistan believe in “Connecting you to what matters most by empowering societies’’
Here you will find open acceptability of ideas, innovation and diversity.
Our culture is such that it encourages hands-on experience to bring together our business philosophy which consists of our four guiding behaviors:
- Always Explore. We believe growth comes from learning every day. We’re curious and we dare to challenge, test, fail fast and pivot.
- Create Together. We believe diverse teams find better solutions. We seek different perspectives, share, involve and help each other succeed.
- Keep Promises. We believe that trust is key in all our relationships. We take ownership and pride in delivering with precision and integrity.
- Be Respectful. We believe in the unique human ability to understand what matters for people. We meet everyone at eye level, listen and show that we care.
Why employee love us
THE TELENOR EXPERIENCE
The charming lush green outdoor lawns with hundreds of trees and the spectacularly crafted stepped ponds inside and outside the building with its sparkling water draws its inspiration from the “Baolis”.
For sure it sets us apart from everyone else in the industry!
Environmental Aspects
The building is design demonstrates Telenor’s commitment towards a green environment. Some of these features include:
- Designed in accordance with ASHRAE 189.1; a stringent standard for the design of high-performance green buildings.
- North-South building orientation to avail maximum benefits of sunlight.
- Some 783 photovoltaic panels on the roof providing 10% solar energy to the building.
- Use of LED lights, occupancy sensors, daylight compensation sensors, light timers, double glazed low-E glass, low flow plumbing fixtures and energy efficient devices in the electro-mechanical systems.
- Use of rammed earth cladding; a high-grade thermal insulation that keeps the building cold in summers and hot in winters.
- Use of active chilled beams instead of the traditional HVAC systems for efficient use of energy.
- Special considerations on airtightness of the building.
- In-house drinking water system with its multi-tier filtration
- Rain water harvesting and recycling of grey & black water for irrigation purposes.
Waste recycling initiatives with an ambition of becoming a zero waste company
International architectural awards
‘345’ has made headlines in the global architectural community as it brought to Pakistan two prestigious awards: the 2A Continental Architectural Award 2018 in the ‘Commercial – Office & Business – Asia’ category held in Barcelona, and the World Architecture Community Award 2018 in the ‘Realised’ category. These 2 awards were on top of the building being shortlisted in “completed office building” category in the World Architecture Festival held in Amsterdam in 2018 where it competed with 17 other global buildings.
The Telenor Experience Gallery
Every department at Telenor Pakistan is shaping the future of our society!
We work together! Although we have many departments, we operate as one at Telenor Pakistan and share a common goal: Connecting you to what matters most. Empowering societies!
At Telenor Pakistan, the departments work together through cross functional teams to make a stronger organization. Telenor Pakistan promises exciting career opportunities in the following areas
Commercial
The Commercial Division is responsible for understanding our customers’ needs, the market and the competition. Our marketers are primarily responsible for developing the Company’s go-to-market strategies, promotions and products, brand philosophy and communication.
Positions exist in many areas, including Segments, Business Intelligence, Sales & Distribution, Brands, Product Development, Value Added Services, etc.
Technology
The technology division is working on cutting edge technologies to transform Telenor Pakistan into a data driven digital company by creating solutions and turning big data into smart insights. It is responsible for designing, testing and deploying the next generation IT and wireless technologies.
Technology division promises challenging careers for software developers, cloud, network and solutions architects, DevOps engineers, cyber security engineers, customer focused team players, critical thinkers, innovators and curious engineers ready to design, build and deploy the next-gen networks that empower societies and create smarter future.
Business Division
Today, Telenor Pakistan is facing a new time of change, characterized by challenges and opportunities in B2B domain that can help us gear towards exponential growth and customer servicing that will take us one step closer to being the organization of the future.
Formation of Business Division has consolidated our potential B2B products and services under one umbrella and made them independent from consumer segment. The new business vertical is a consolidation of the entire B2B value chain – products, sales & service, business development, customer care and other support functions such as planning and performance management. It has end to end responsibility of managing business segment clients, which includes enterprises, SMEs and strategic partnerships with the government.
Human Capital
The value Telenor places on our employees knows no bounds and this division reflects our commitment to the company’s most important asset, its human resource.
Positions in Human Capital exist in areas such as Organizational Development, HR Business Partners, HR Operations and Facilities Management.
Finance
The Finance Division aims to fulfill all financial requirements while minimizing the risks involved on the financial and accounting sides to ensure Telenor remains a vibrant and healthy enterprise.
Careers in finance include areas such as Business Planning & Analysis, Risk & Assurance Management, Financial Control, etc
Corporate Affairs
These areas promise exhilarating career options for those who enjoy working on stakeholder management, long term strategy and special projects. Career opportunities are available in areas such as Sustainability, Corporate Communications, Legal Affairs, Regulatory and Public & Government Affairs.
Digital Division
The Digital division aims to be an enabler for our customers’ digital lifestyle and their evolving needs. Being a preferred partner in the digital world through our home grown digital products, mobile advertising, mobile agriculture, and digital partnerships is what it intends to be.
Career opportunities within Digital division exist in User Experience, Product Development, Agile Development, Program Management and Strategy & Transformation.
Khurrum Ashfaque
CEO Telenor Pakistan
Khurrum Ashfaque is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telenor Pakistan, with a career spanning over two decades of local and international experience. His journey with Telenor Pakistan began in 2006, and since then, he has played a pivotal role in the company’s technological and digital evolution.
In his previous role as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Khurrum skillfully merged technology and business operations. This strategic move enhanced the company’s customer-centric approach and laid a strong foundation for technological advancements such as Telenor Pakistan’s ambitious network transformation initiative. This visionary project aimed to modernise the network infrastructure to keep pace with evolving technology trends while optimising resources and service costs.
Before joining Telenor Pakistan, Khurrum worked with leading global names such as Nortel Networks and Nokia Alcatel.
Khurrum’s academic journey began at NED Engineering University in Karachi. Complementing his formal education, he further enriched his skills through leadership development programs at prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School and INSEAD, showcasing his commitment to continuous growth and innovation.
Andreas Hogberg
Chief Finance Officer
Andreas is an internationally experienced project and operational director with a strategic vision and passion for business, organizational development and transformation, all working in conjunction. Not new to Telenor, Andreas has been integral to Telenor Asia as well as Group and has extensive experience and successful deliveries in the areas of finance, shared services, IT, right sourcing, strategy and transformation centred around greenfield, project management, purchasing, process improvements, IT infrastructure and operating models. Andreas is also not new to the South Asian region, having lived and worked in Malaysia and India for more than 4.5 years, as well as delivering projects in Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Magnus Muller
Chief Business Officer
With over 12 years of experience in senior commercial roles at Telenor, Magnus Muller, Chief Business Officer at Telenor Pakistan, is at the helm of driving the commercial strategy and execution in the Pakistani business segment.
In his current role, Magnus is focused on capturing the vast growth opportunities in the Pakistani business ecosystem. He leads initiatives aimed at driving sustainable growth through digital transformation and Beyond Connectivity verticals. Magnus brings extensive international experience from both developed and developing markets, having held key positions across Telenor’s operations in Asia and Europe. His passion lies in creating positive impacts for our customers, organisation, and shareholders alike.
Prior to joining Telenor Pakistan, Magnus served as VP, B2B Asia, where he drove aggressive revenue and market share growth across Telenor’s Asian markets. He also served as Senior Vice President in Thailand, leading initiatives to capture growth opportunities and drive sustainable growth through digital and organisational transformation.
Before his tenure in Asia, Magnus held significant roles in Telenor’s Norwegian subsidiaries, where he spearheaded efforts to become the preferred partner for SMEs and redefined the telco distribution model with a digital-first approach. Magnus holds a BBA in International Business and Marketing from Creighton University, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role at Telenor Pakistan.
Awais Naseem Vohra
Chief Technology Officer
Awais Vohra has more than 21 years of diverse experience in the telecom Industry. Has spent more than 14 years with Telenor in various roles and has expertise in Technology Strategy, Network Planning, and Operations, IT Systems, and Platforms.
He joined Telenor Pakistan in 2004 before commercial launch in Network Operations Department, worked in various domains in Telenor Pakistan enriching his experience, In 2013, he moved to Denmark, heading Core Networks Planning & Operations.
Awais returned to Telenor Pakistan in 2014 and headed Network Operations, moving to Technology Strategy in 2017. He moved to Jazz in 2018 as VP Network Operations. Awais Joined back Telenor Pakistan as VP Technology Operations in 2020 and was Appointed Chief Technology Officer in Oct 2021.
Awais is a seasoned professional with educational background in Engineering from UET Lahore and degree in business management from LUMS. Later on, Awais has also been a part of Strategy Execution Program at INSEAD.
Areej Khan
Chief People Officer
Areej Khan has been a part of Telenor Pakistan for 18 years. Over this period, she has gathered in-depth experience in the digital, eBusiness and communications domain.
Areej started her career with Telenor Pakistan in Corporate Communications, and in 2011, she took on the responsibilities as Manager Digital Marketing & eBusiness. After over four successful years of developing digital and multi-channel marketing strategies, Areej moved back to head Corporate Communications in 2015. She led the Digital Division as Vice President in her last role, where she helped shape Telenor Pakistan’s digital strategy while the company emphasised growth through industry-leading initiatives.
Areej is a seasoned professional with an educational background in Business Management from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and later has been a part of Strategy and Executive Leadership Programs at London Business School, INSEAD and Stanford University.
