EdgePoint Towers Appoints Ravin Vickneswaran As COO

With 25+ years of industry expertise, Ravin Vickneswaran becomes the COO of EdgePoint Towers to drive 5G innovation, enhance services, and strengthen partnerships, supporting Malaysia’s digital transformation.

Telecommunications infrastructure company EdgePoint Towers, part of EdgePoint Infrastructure, has welcomed Ravin Vickneswaran as its new Chief Operating Officer. Ravin, who has been with EdgePoint since 2021, brings over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, both locally and internationally.

In his new role, Ravin will oversee key areas, including engineering and implementation, property and permitting, and operations and maintenance.

According to the company, he will drive efforts to enhance service offerings, improve customer satisfaction, implement ESG practices, and strengthen partnerships. Additionally, Ravin will lead the adoption of new technologies and continue to lead the Innovations team.

“I’m grateful to step into this role during such a transformative time. As Malaysia accelerates its 5G rollout, EdgePoint is committed to delivering future-ready infrastructure and collaborating with customers to provide innovative and reliable solutions,” Ravin shared, commenting on his new appointment.

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He previously served as Vice President of In-Building Coverage and Innovation at EdgePoint. Before joining the company, he held senior positions at Celcom Axiata Berhad, Flexenclosure AB, and Maxis Communications Berhad.

Muniff Kamaruddin, CEO of EdgePoint Towers, praised Ravin’s promotion, highlighting his operational expertise and leadership.

“Ravin’s proven leadership and deep industry knowledge will be key as we scale in Malaysia. His track record of delivering innovative solutions positions him to strengthen our role as a trusted partner for digital infrastructure solutions,” he said.

EdgePoint Towers is one of the largest independent telecommunications infrastructure companies in Malaysia, managing 1,800 sites. The company focuses on supporting the region’s digital transformation.

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Shubha Mitra
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Shubha Mitra is an Assistant Editor at EFY, keenly interested in policies and developments shaping the electronics business.

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