We are glad to share some significant news that marks a milestone in our company's journey and our ongoing commitment to expanding our European footprint.

One of our strategic pillars is to „Fill in the Blanks”. Simply stated, this means we will bring our full portfolio to every country in which we operate.  This also means, that we may enter new countries as well as expand further in existing countries. 

Our operations in the Netherlands is a prime example. Connect44 Netherlands has been a single client organization serving the leading mobile & fixed network operator Odido with managed services provided both from Den Haag and from Bucharest.  As a relatively new organization, Connect44 Netherlands has been part of Connect44 Germany and has been supported by them across a number of functions.

Connect44 Netherlands has grown very strongly over the past 18 months and with favourable market conditions, we believe it is the right time for the Dutch team to become a stand-alone country. This strategic move is a testament to our confidence in the Dutch market and our ambition to deepen our presence in Europe. As a individual country, our Dutch operations will have the agility and focus to capitalize on local opportunities, while still benefiting from the strength and support of our Group.

Every country needs a strong leader! That is why we are very pleased to announce that, Sedat Gultekin, is promoted to the Managing Director, Netherlands, reporting to me. In his previous role as the Head of the Odido project, Sedat has demonstrated strong leadership and has been instrumental in the growing success with our client. His expertise, commitment, and vision make him the ideal leader to steer our Dutch operations.

This step forward reflects our belief in the potential of the European market and our tactical approach to expansion, delivering into each market our strategy to Plan, Build, and Manage. Under Sedat's leadership, I am confident that we will see remarkable growth in the Netherlands, leveraging our capabilities and operations from other countries.

Join us in congratulating Sedat on his well-deserved promotion and in supporting him and our Dutch team as they embark on this exciting new chapter. My thanks to Connect44 Germany for supporting the first phase of Dutch growth and my thanks to Connect44 Romania for their continued service delivery.

Your dedication and hard work make achievements like this possible, and we are pround  to have a team that continually pushes the boundaries of what we can achieve together.