EdgePoint Towers appoints Ravin Vickneswaran as chief operating officer

• Will drive the company’s vision across Engineering, Property & Operations
• Brings over 25 years of experience in the local & international telco industry

EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, part of EdgePoint Infrastructure, a leading ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has announced the appointment of Ravin Vickneswaran (pic) as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of EdgePoint Towers. Ravin has been with EdgePoint since 2021 and brings over 25 years of extensive experience in both the local and international telecommunications industry.

As COO, Ravin will work closely with teams across the organisation to drive the company’s vision across various departments, including Engineering & Implementation, Property & Permitting, and Operations & Maintenance. He will also lead teams towards enhancing service offerings, boosting customer satisfaction, ensuring the successful implementation of ESG practices, strengthening partnerships, and driving the adoption of new technologies. In addition, Ravin will retain his previous portfolio at EdgePoint, continuing to lead the Innovations team.

Speaking on his new role, Ravin shared, "As Malaysia accelerates its 5G rollout, EdgePoint Towers remains committed to delivering future-ready infrastructure that enables seamless connectivity. Collaboration with our customers is at the heart of our strategy, ensuring we provide innovative and reliable solutions that support their evolving needs."

"Continuing to work alongside my talented colleagues, we aim to foster strong partnerships, drive operational excellence, and play a key role in advancing the nation’s digital transformation," he added.

Muniff Kamaruddin, CEO of EdgePoint Towers, said, "We are pleased to see Ravin advance in his career at EdgePoint. As we rapidly scale in Malaysia, it is crucial that we expand our management bench strength, and Ravin’s expertise will be key in this effort. His proven leadership, operational expertise, and strong execution capabilities will be instrumental in ensuring the company’s continued success."

"Ravin’s deep understanding of the industry and customer needs has enabled him to build high-performing teams who have delivered innovative solutions across various industries in Malaysia, even winning two international awards in the past three years. With his track record, we are confident that Ravin will drive our business forward and strengthen our position as a partner of choice for digital infrastructure solutions in Malaysia," he added.

Ravin has served as Vice President of In-Building Coverage and Innovation at EdgePoint since 2021 and has been instrumental in growing the company’s IBC and small cells portfolio. Prior to joining EdgePoint, he held key senior positions in telecommunications companies in Malaysia and Myanmar, namely Head of 5G Enterprise Business at Celcom Axiata Berhad, Director of APAC Operations at Flexenclosure AB, and Manager at Maxis Communications Berhad.