Route Mobile has announced the appointment of Seckin Arikan as the new Chairman and Additional Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director, effective January 22, 2026. This follows the resignation of Mark James Reid from his position as Chairman and Director, citing personal commitments. Several board committees are being recomposed as a result of these changes.
Leadership Changes at Route Mobile
Seckin Arikan has been appointed as the Additional Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Route Mobile, effective January 22, 2026. This decision was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Departure of Mark James Reid
Mark James Reid has resigned from his position as Chairman and Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director) of Route Mobile, effective close of business hours on January 22, 2026. His resignation is due to preoccupation and other personal commitments.
Re-Composition of Board Committees
Following the leadership changes, Route Mobile has approved the re-composition of its board committees, effective January 22, 2026:
Audit Committee
Anil Kumar Chanana remains Chairman. Prakash Advani, Harita Gupta and Seckin Arikan are members.
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
Seckin Arikan is appointed Chairman. Rajdipkumar Gupta and Prakash Advani are members.
Risk Management Committee
Anil Kumar Chanana remains Chairman. Prakash Advani and Seckin Arikan are members.
Brief Profile of Seckin Arikan
Seckin Arikan is the CEO of Proximus Global. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Head of the API Business Unit at Vonage and held senior executive roles at Ericsson for over 25 years.
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