Marine Babayan has joined the Corporate Affairs Team as Group Director, Corporate Affairs on November 1, 2022.

Marine has led the creation of the Global Government Relations function in VEON, developing the strategy and providing execution in service of the Group’s strategic objectives, including navigating through the challenging regulatory environment and elevating the level of engagement with VEON’s external stakeholders.

Ms. Babayan previously served as VEON’s Director of Investor Relations and Director for Governance and Transformation, managing key relationships for VEON with analysts, investors, and retail shareholders. Her work has contributed to adding value to VEON’s operations at the local and international level, building meaningful business networks and partnerships that have enhanced VEON’s business operations. Ms. Babayan has longstanding experience of working in emerging markets and fostering relations with governments, local authorities and communities.