Dr. Samer Fares is the Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Palestine. He assumed the role of CEO in May 2023. Dr. Fares first joined the Ooredoo family in 2007, bringing with him a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Dr. Fares worked at Ooredoo Palestine as a General Counsel, successfully overseeing the launch of the company in 2009.
In 2012, Dr. Fares joined Ooredoo Group as Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, where he was instrumental in managing legal and regulatory risks, providing strategic advice, and fostering strong relationships with regulatory bodies.
Dr. Fares has also served as Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer at Ooredoo Algeria, further bolstering his telecommunications portfolio and legal acumen in mitigating risks, driving team performance, and demonstrating exceptional leadership competence.
Before joining Ooredoo, Dr. Fares held the position of Director of the Institute of Law and Head of the Legal Department at the Faculty of Law and Public Administration at Birzeit University.
Dr. Samer Fares holds a Ph.D. in Law from Ghent University, Belgium.