Veer Passi is the Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom (Kalaam/Tawasul/Zajil) since 2010 and has over 25 years of experience in the global telecommunication industry. As CEO, he has successfully led Kalaam’s transformation from a Prepaid Calling Card company in Bahrain to one of the Top 3 Data Service Providers in the GCC region with revenues exceeding US$ 100 mn, with licensed operations in Bahrain, Kuwait and KSA. Prior to joining Kalaam, Veer Passi worked with KPMG Dubai for three years as the Head of TMT advisory practice for the MENA region, leading various financial transformational engagements with large GCC telecom operators. Veer's telecom experience extends beyond the MENA region to include five years of experience in some of the largest GSM and CDMA operators in India, including Bharti Airtel Ltd and Reliance Communications Ltd. In the field of Business Planning & Analysis and Revenue Assurance.