Oman Fiber Optic (OFO) has appointed Rufus Andrew as its new Chief Executive Officer. The company said the appointment brings a leader with more than three decades of experience across the ICT sector, including telecommunications, information technology and broadcasting, as it continues its growth and business transformation journey.
Andrew assumes the leadership role after building a career across engineering, project management, regulatory affairs, business development, sales, marketing and executive management. Oman Fiber Optic said his international leadership experience will support the company’s continued focus on growth, innovation and strengthening its position in the telecommunications and fibre optic industry.
Rufus Andrew brings three decades of ICT leadership
Rufus Andrew joins Oman Fiber Optic with more than 30 years of experience in the ICT sector. According to his professional profile, his career spans telecommunications, information technology and broadcasting across engineering, project management, regulatory affairs, business development, sales, marketing, executive management and board level responsibilities.
Before joining Oman Fiber Optic, Andrew served as Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa at Corning Incorporated. In that role, he led regional operations covering optical communications, life sciences, pharmaceutical, automotive and mobile consumer electronics businesses. Earlier, he spent more than eight years as Director of Business Development for Africa, supporting business expansion across the continent.
His earlier career included senior leadership roles at Nokia Networks, Siemens Telecommunications, TSystems, Sentech, MTN and MultiChoice. Throughout these positions, Andrew gained experience managing operations, business development, customer engagement and regional growth initiatives across multiple markets. His educational background includes a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wales, Cardiff, a Chartered Marketer qualification and a National Diploma in Electronic Engineering.
Oman fiber optic focuses on growth and transformation
Oman Fiber Optic said Andrew’s appointment supports the company’s ambitions for continued growth, innovation and business transformation. The company noted that his international leadership experience will play an important role as it strengthens its position in the telecommunications and fibre optic sector.
The organisation also said the appointment comes as it continues contributing to the Sultanate’s digital transformation journey. While no additional strategic initiatives were announced, the company linked the leadership transition with its ongoing focus on expanding its presence within the telecommunications and fibre optic industry.
For HR leaders and senior executives, appointments such as this demonstrate the importance organisations place on recruiting experienced leaders who can guide operational performance while supporting long term business objectives. Leadership appointments in technology businesses increasingly reflect the need for executives with experience across commercial, technical and regulatory functions.
Leadership experience spans international markets
Andrew’s career has been built across multinational organisations with a strong focus on Sub Saharan Africa and broader international markets. His professional experience includes managing regional operations, developing commercial strategies and leading cross functional teams across diverse business environments.
His background combines technical knowledge with commercial leadership. Over the years, he has worked across engineering, sales, marketing, business development and executive management. This breadth of experience aligns with Oman Fiber Optic’s objective of strengthening its market position while supporting operational growth.
The combination of technical capability and executive leadership has become increasingly important across the ICT sector. Organisations continue seeking leaders who understand both infrastructure development and commercial expansion as digital transformation accelerates across regional markets.
Oman fiber optic strengthens leadership direction
Oman Fiber Optic welcomed Rufus Andrew to the organisation and expressed confidence in his leadership as he begins his tenure as Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors and employees also extended their best wishes for his success in the new role.
The appointment highlights the company’s emphasis on experienced executive leadership during a period of continued development. Bringing together expertise across telecommunications, technology, engineering and business management provides a broad leadership foundation for organisations operating in competitive digital markets.
For businesses across Oman, leadership appointments such as this reinforce the importance of experienced executives who can balance operational execution with long term organisational priorities. As the country’s ICT sector continues to evolve, companies remain focused on strengthening leadership teams capable of supporting innovation, business transformation and sustainable growth.
