VEON Ltd. announced that it has established the Group Diversity and Inclusion Officer position  as it continues to strengthen commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ana, VEON's current Director Financial Control, will assume the new role effective of 1st of January 2023 in addition to her current responsibilities.  In this capacity she will report to Michael Schulz, Group Chief People Officer and continue to report to Serkan Okandan, Group Chief Financial Officer, on the finance and financial control matters.

In her new position Ana will champion initiatives across VEON's markets of operations, chairing VEON's Diversity & Inclusion Forum and promoting cross-cultural, inclusive and collaborative way of working.