Hatem Dowidar to Step Down as e& CEO After Six Years, Transition to Masood M. Sharif Mahmood
Having spent over a decade at the company, Dowidar expressed pride in the achievements made during his leadership and emphasized the importance of the company’s impact on its subscribers.
Hatem Dowidar, Group Chief Executive Officer of e& (Etisalat) , has announced that he will conclude his six-year tenure as Group CEO, stepping down by the end of March 2026. Having spent over a decade at the company, Dowidar expressed pride in the achievements made during his leadership and emphasized the importance of the company’s impact on its subscribers.
In 2025, e& recorded AED 72.9 billion in consolidated revenue and AED 14.4 billion in consolidated net profit. Beyond these record financial results, Dowidar highlighted that the company’s technology continues to empower more than 244 million subscribers, offering integrated digital and financial ecosystems that support improved futures. He noted that the company’s growth reflects its expansion into high-growth markets and a continued commitment to serving diverse customer needs.
Dowidar confirmed that Masood M. Sharif Mahmood will succeed him as Group CEO, with Dowidar remaining fully engaged through his final day on March 31 to ensure a smooth leadership transition. He expressed confidence in the e& teams across all markets and their ability to continue driving the company’s growth and ambitions.
