TNS Global CEO Obaid Rahman Announced as Newest Member of the GLF Board
Press release – Embargo 9:00am BST 9 September 2025
London, September 2025: The Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF) announced today that Obaid Rahman, Group CEO at TNS Global will join the GLF Board.
“I am honoured to rejoin the GLF Board representing TNS Global in my new role and to continue with my contributions toward Tomorrow’s Telco 2.0 mission. It will also be good to bring Eurasian perspective to the board where most other regions are already represented.” commented Obaid Rahman, Group CEO TNS Global.
“The GLF is delighted to welcome once again Obaid Rahman to the GLF Board.” commented the Chair of the GLF, Enrico Maria Bagnasco, Chief Executive Officer of Sparkle. “I look forward to re-engaging with him in his new role and to welcoming his strategic contributions in further developing our association.”
About Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF):
The GLF is a membership organisation that provides a single voice to the broader digital ecosystem, ensuring alignment amongst international connectivity leaders for industry transformation. The GLF’s mission is to provide leadership to the industry that is #KeepingTheWorldConnected based on the principles of interoperability, innovation, trust and people.
The international carrier industry is a critical part of the global ICT ecosystem, providing the backbone that enables digital services to be distributed around the world. The GLF’s primary objective is to provide leadership and direction for the industry by advocating common priorities that improve interconnectivity so that new digital services can be delivered at scale anywhere in the world. Please visit www.glfcommunity.com for more information.
Press Contact:
Will Everard, Marketing Lead, GLF
About TNS Global
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan, TNS Plus has grown into one of the most advanced wholesale telecom infrastructure providers in Eurasia. TNS Express is our flagship terrestrial cable route spanning from Hong Kong to Frankfurt. With 14,300+ km of proprietary fiber, strategically placed international nodes in Moscow, Hong Kong & Frankfurt and with direct interconnections with leading global carriers & operators, we deliver seamless, low-latency connectivity across Central Asia, Europe and beyond.
Now fully owned by the DAR Group following acquisition of Veon Group’s shares in 2024, we are entering a new era of global growth. As part of this expansion, we are launching TNS Global by establishing a strategic hub to serve hyperscalers, international partners and enterprises across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Press Contact:
Selim Kaya, TNS Global