Founding member of Roshan Telecom – Altaf Ladak – on BBC’s World Challenge 2007 Judging Panel

Now in it’s third year, World Challenge 2007, in association with Shell, is a global competition that seeks out projects and businesses that not only make a profit, but also put something back into the community.

World Challenge 2007, brought to you by BBC World and Newsweek, in association with Shell is all about rewarding individuals or groups that truly make a difference through enterprise and innovation at a grass roots level.

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6. MR. ALTAF LADAK
Deputy CEO and Chief Marketing Officer

Altaf Ladak is Deputy CEO & Chief Marketing Officer and a founding member of Roshan, Afghanistan’s leading Telecom operator.

Roshan is part of the Aga Khan Development Network which is focused on implementing sustainable development programs in emerging markets. Given Roshan’s heritage, the company aims to be a driver in the reconstruction of Afghanistan by facilitating communication in rural areas, creating jobs, and investing in local communities to drive sustainable development.

Under Altaf’s leadership over the past four years, Roshan has received significant global recognition, winning two awards for Best Brand, an award for Best Emerging Markets Operator and a Special Recognition for Corporate Philanthropy.

Altaf has significant international marketing experience having worked in US and Europe, primarily in the areas of expanding companies’ international, regional and global divisions.

Altaf has an MBA from Cornell University and over fifteen years of experience in branding, international marketing and strategic development.

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