Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq,June 2026 — Asiacell Communications PJSC has appointed Sirwan Nuri as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, he will lead the company’s human resources function, with responsibility for shaping and executing people strategies aligned with business growth, organizational transformation, and long-term capability building.
Sirwan brings extensive leadership experience in human resources, organizational development, and talent management, backed by more than two decades of professional experience and an exceptional 20-year journey with Asiacell. Throughout his career, he has built a strong track record of driving people-focused strategies that support business performance, foster employee engagement, and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Since joining Asiacell in 2006 as a Recruitment Assistant, Sirwan has steadily progressed through a series of leadership positions, including Payroll Administrator, Compensation and Benefits Manager, Compensation and Rewards Director, and Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer. In these roles, he played a pivotal role in leading major HR transformation initiatives, including organizational restructuring, performance and rewards frameworks, talent development, succession planning, HR governance, and workforce optimization.
Over the years, Sirwan has been instrumental in fostering a high-performance culture and developing initiatives that empower teams across the organization. His expertise in compensation strategy, rewards governance, employee retention, and organizational development has significantly contributed to Asiacell’s evolution as one of Iraq’s leading telecommunications companies. His appointment as CHRO reflects the company’s confidence in his leadership capabilities and deep understanding of its people and culture.
About Asiacell Communications PJSC
Asiacell Communications PJSC is a leading provider of quality mobile telecommunications services in Iraq, serving more than 20 million subscribers across the country. The company was the first mobile telecommunications provider in Iraq to achieve nationwide coverage and currently serves customers across all 19 governorates, including Baghdad and other major cities, with network coverage reaching 97% of the Iraqi population.
Recognized for its quality, reliability, and service excellence, Asiacell was named Iraq’s leading brand by French market research firm Altai in 2012 and was recognized by the Iraqi Ministry of Communications as the country’s Best GSM Operator in 2011. Supported by its founder, Mr. Faruk M. Rasool, and strategic shareholder Ooredoo, Asiacell continues to strengthen its position as one of Iraq’s foremost telecommunications companies.
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