Hassan Al Lawati – Visionary Leader in Telecommunications and Adventure Tourism Hassan Al Lawati is a dynamic and results-driven leader with over 24 years of experience spanning the telecommunications and tourism industries. With a reputation for strategic foresight, operational excellence, and people-centered leadership, he has consistently delivered transformative business outcomes. His career is defined by a passion for innovation, team development, and sustainable growth, with a focus on driving impact at both the organizational and community levels. Currently, Hassan serves as General Manager Service Assurance at Oman Broadband Company (OBB), where he spearheads operations across four key divisions in the past 6 years: Service Assurance, Planning & Technology, Commercial Affairs, and Service Delivery. Under his leadership, OBB has consistently overachieved its revenue, service delivery, and operational targets. He is known for his ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, streamline processes, and create high-performing teams. Beyond his corporate achievements, Hassan's entrepreneurial spirit comes to life in his role as Co-Founder and Managing Director of ROVE Adventure Tourism, Oman’s leading adventure tourism brand. Since its inception in 2016, Hassan has played a pivotal role in shaping ROVE’s growth trajectory, building it into a prominent and widely recognized name in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism sector. His vision for ROVE centers around promoting Oman as the premier adventure tourism destination in the Middle East. By focusing on sustainable tourism and community engagement, he has established a model that benefits local communities while driving economic growth. His leadership efforts have created a local network of over 50 guides and partners in 25 tourism destinations across Oman. As a result, more than 35% of ROVE’s total revenue flows back to local communities, helping to uplift and empower local businesses. Hassan’s educational background further underscores his leadership capacity. He holds a Master of Science in Advanced Mobile & Radio Communications from Lancaster University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. He is also an alumnus of the National Collaborative Leadership Program (NCLP), hosted by the Royal Academy of Management, Oman, a program that cultivates leadership excellence and strategic acumen. Across his career, Hassan has been lauded for his transformational leadership, innovative problem-solving, and ability to inspire teams to achieve extraordinary results. His passion for community-driven development is evident not only in his contributions to Oman’s telecommunications sector but also in his role as a trailblazer in sustainable tourism. Whether it’s negotiating high-stakes contracts or guiding adventure tourism to new heights, Hassan exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and passion. With a diverse range of competencies, including leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, financial management, and sustainable development, Hassan continues to make an indelible impact on Oman’s economic and tourism landscape. His commitment to excellence and continuous improvement serves as a source of inspiration for his teams, partners, and the broader community. When not leading major telecommunications initiatives or adventure tourism ventures, Hassan enjoys adventure travel, mountain climbing, scuba diving, reading, and football, embodying the same spirit of exploration and curiosity that defines his professional life. With a legacy of success across two distinct yet impactful industries, Hassan Al Lawati remains a driving force behind Oman’s digital future and sustainable tourism growth.