Mobile Magazine September 2024 | Page 58

ASWANI NIMMAGADDA
stc Kuwait
Expanding connectivity offerings in Kuwait stc Kuwait is on a mission to redefine the telecommunications industry by focusing on four strategic pillars : delivering an end-to-end digital experience , enhancing core performance , reinventing customer experience to world-class standards and leveraging group synergies to create value and prepare for the future . stc Kuwait ’ s journey of progression has been marked by strategic expansions and acquisitions , transforming it from a traditional telecommunications service provider to a comprehensive powerhouse .
Aswani explains : “ When we know that it is a stagnated market we are operating in , the only way of growing is to expand our portfolio . We expanded our portfolio from a typical telecommunications service provider to an ISP and then , from an ISP , we moved into ICT .”
The company ’ s strategic acquisitions have played a crucial role in this transformation . “ First , we acquired Quality Net , which is an ISP ,” Aswani continues . “ Then , a couple of years ago , we acquired e-Portal , which itself is a group with five subsidiaries under it .”
These moves have positioned stc Kuwait at the forefront of the telecommunications sector in terms of both service diversity and financial performance .
Despite these challenges , stc Kuwait has managed to stay ahead by continuously evolving and addressing the challenges of the Kuwait market .

“ Procurement is crucial in driving business success and value creation . It goes beyond cost management by strategically sourcing quality products and services that align with our values ”

ASWANI NIMMAGADDA DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT , STC KUWAIT

ASWANI NIMMAGADDA

TITLE : DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT INDUSTRY : TELECOMMUNICATIONS LOCATION : KUWAIT
Aswani Kumar Nimmagadda is the Director of Procureme where he oversees strategic sourcing , risk management , a activities . With a passion for fitness and continuous learni dedicated to both personal and professional growth .
Throughout his tenure at stc Kuwait , Aswani has led his finalists in multiple categories at prestigious awards such Procurement Awards , Procurement Leaders Asia Pacific A MENA Excellence Awards . In 2023 , he was also a finalist fo Award at the World Procurement Awards by Procuremen
Aswani ’ s career is marked by a rich and diverse experien domains . He has held roles as a developer , risk manageme lead , assurance manager , management consultant , financ manager , and policies and procedures expert . This extens has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding o procurement , making him a valuable asset to his organiza
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