About Nezar Banabeela

Nezar Banabeela is the Chief Executive Officer of stc Bahrain and is one of the prominent business leaders in the region. Recognised as one of the most influential young leaders in 2019, 40 under 40 by Arabian Business Middle East, Eng. Banabeela brings with him over 15 years of professional experience in the ICT and logistics services sectors. Under his leadership, VIVA Bahrain experienced transformation of its brand to become an international company of its own, stc Bahrain. Eng. Banabeela has an impressive track record of outstanding achievements in the various positions he held across different industries, including the position of President of Bahri Dry Bulk which is the national carrier for maritime in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the world’s leading transportation and logistics companies. Prior to that, Eng. Banabeela held the position of Chief Wholesale & Enterprise in VIVA Bahrain, where he played an instrumental role in launching the company and its Enterprise sector in 2012. He also held several leading positions at stc Group, including Head of Negotiations between 2009 and 2010; Representative of stc Management Committees between 2007 and 2009, as well as the Executive General Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Mobily between 2014 and 2015.