Mountasser Hachem, Ceo and Founder of Telecommunications Leader Monty Mobile, Believes in Serving Clients With Passion, Experience and Innovation.
Monty Mobile began in 1998 as a small single-office operation. Mountasser Hachem, Monty Mobile’s CEO and Founder, was one of the first people to venture into interactive TV services in the Middle East and Africa. Now, the company is an international player in mobile messaging and transaction services. Mountasser speaks with The CEO Magazine about his motivations, challenges and vision for the future of telecommunications.
The CEO Magazine: What inspired you to start Monty Mobile?
Mountasser: I have always had an interest in telecommunications and technology. When setting up Monty Mobile, there was a lot of hype around interactive communication. I am a calculated risk-taker and I love a great challenge. So, I jumped in because of the nature of the industry and the innovation that I could see coming. After 15 years in this field, I believe I made the right choice.
What is the company culture like?
It is mainly a culture of adventure with an engaged workforce. We encourage a team-oriented environment that contributes to improved employee communication, cooperation and performance, where the company’s goals motivate everyone. We all work hard as one, have fun along the journey and celebrate success together.
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This story is from the June 2019 edition of The CEO Magazine Asia.
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