Amsterdam, 24 April 2024 – VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON)), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, ("VEON" or the "Company"), has today announced that its Board of Directors ("Board") has set the date for the Company's 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "AGM") for 31 May 2024. The record date for the AGM has been set for 25 April 2024.
The Board and its Remuneration and Governance Committee have recommended seven individuals for appointment to the Board at the AGM, including four directors currently serving on the Board as well as nominees by statutory requisition from shareholders holding in excess of 5% of our issued share capital. The recommended nominees are Augie Fabela, Andrei Gusev, Sir Brandon Lewis, Duncan Perry, former U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo (who currently serves as a member of the Kyivstar Supervisory Board), Michiel Soeting, and Kaan Terzioglu, the Company's current CEO.
Karen Linehan, Yaroslav Glazunov and the current Chairman of the Board Morten Lundal chose not to stand for re-election. The Board thanks them for their contributions and services to the Company. The incoming Board will elect a new Chair at the inaugural Board meeting following the upcoming AGM.
Commenting on the slate of director nominees, the Chairman of the Remuneration and Governance Committee Augie Fabela stated: "We are thrilled ...