BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Proximus Global, the international telecom and ICT powerhouse formed earlier this year through the unification of BICS, Telesign, and Route Mobile, has announced the appointment of Seckin Arikan as Chief Executive Officer. Arikan will assume the role on November 1, 2025, reporting directly to Stijn Bijnens, CEO of Proximus Group.
Arikan, a seasoned global ICT executive, brings over 25 years of leadership experience in telecoms and enterprise transformation. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Vonage, he oversees strategy, M&A, technology, AI, and IT – accelerating operational efficiency while scaling UCaaS, CCaaS, CPaaS, and Network API offerings. His career also spans senior executive roles at Ericsson, including Head of Customer Unit T-Mobile U.S. and Head of Global Customer Unit MTN, where he successfully delivered high-performing results across diverse markets.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and executive management training from leading European institutions, Arikan is widely recognized for his ability to align technology innovation with commercial growth.
Stijn Bijnens, Proximus Group CEO, commented, “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Seckin as the new CEO of Proximus Global. I’m convinced that his commercial acumen, vision and leadership will drive our company to new heights at this pivotal moment in Proximus Global’s journey. We are confident that under his guidance, Proximus Global will achieve its potential and excel in delivering exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders worldwide.
“I would also like to thank Mark Reid, Proximus Group CFO, who has led Proximus Global as CEO ad interim since April 17th. Mark’s drive and dedication in this transition period until the arrival of Seckin has been greatly appreciated.”
Seckin Arikan commented on the announcement, “I am honored and excited to join Proximus Global. I look forward to working with the talented teams around the world to drive innovation in digital communications, enhance customer experiences, and deliver sustainable growth. Together, we will build on our strong foundation and achieve our ambition to lead the industry with cutting-edge solutions and exceptional service.”
Launched in January 2025, Proximus Global represents the combined strength of BICS, Route Mobile, and Telesign, strategically positioned to deliver end-to-end digital communications solutions. From voice, messaging, and data services to advanced 5G, IoT, and CPaaS solutions, the company powers seamless connectivity while embedding trust and security through digital identity and fraud protection.
Today, Proximus Global reaches over five billion subscribers, secures 180 billion transactions annually, and connects to more than 1,000 destinations worldwide.
