Meet the People Behind the Awards

Behind every remarkable celebration is a team driven by passion, dedication, and a shared vision. At the Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards, our people are committed to honoring the legacy of Antonio Meucci while celebrating the innovators shaping the future of telecommunications. From connecting industry leaders to bringing unforgettable moments of recognition to life, every team member plays a part in making our mission a reality. Meet the people behind the awards, where history, innovation, and excellence come together.

ANDREAS CONSTANTINIDES

HEAD OF MORETHAN160
With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications, Andreas is the driving force behind the Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards. His vision combines honoring the legacy of Antonio Meucci with celebrating genuine innovation and excellence. Passionate about transparency and meaningful recognition, he continues to bring together industry leaders and pioneers from across the globe

KIKI ZONTANOU

FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
With extensive experience in finance and operations, Kiki brings structure, precision, and efficiency to the MoreThan160 team. Her practical approach, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She believes that great teamwork and well-organized processes are the foundation of every successful initiative.

Siavosh Vahabzadeh

TELCO ACADEMY DIRECTOR
With a passion for organization and professional development, Siavosh coordinates educational initiatives that connect telecom professionals with valuable industry knowledge. From Masterclasses to Business Messaging Marathons, his attention to detail and dedication help deliver meaningful learning experiences across the global telecommunications community.

CRISTINA ROTARU

HEAD OF HR-HUB4TELCOS
With over 15 years of experience in Voice and Messaging, Cristina brings extensive industry knowledge and a genuine passion for connecting people. As the Head of HR-HUB4TELCOS and a founding tutor of the Business Messaging Academy, she combines technical understanding with a people-first approach to supporting talent and professional growth within the telecom industry.

ELPIDA MINADAKI

COMMUNICATION MANAGER
An experienced communications professional and creative storyteller, Elpida plays a key role in the Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards. Managing the Nominations Department, she guides participating companies throughout their journey while ensuring clear and meaningful communication. Her expertise in advertising, copywriting, and media brings creativity and professionalism to every interaction.

BEATRIZ SANTOS

PAN-AMERICAN HR & TALENT PARTNER
Beatriz brings over 10 years of HR management experience across Latin America. As Pan-American HR & Talent Partner at HR-HUB4TELCOS, she focuses on connecting talent, fostering professional growth, and strengthening the telecommunications industry. A devoted mother of three, she combines professional expertise with a passionate, people-first approach.

ALI AHMAD

MARKETING EXECUTIVE
As Marketing Executive at MoreThan160, Ali brings strong knowledge of Digital and Performance Marketing, supporting marketing activities designed to create greater visibility, engagement, and impact. With expertise in Search Engine Optimization and digital marketing, Ali is also a META Certified professional. His work contributes to the continued development of marketing initiatives across the company and its activities. Representing the next generation of marketing talent

ALIZA AKHTAR

MARKETING ASSISTANT
As Marketing Assistant for the Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards, Aliza supports the marketing activities and performance of one of the telecom industry’s platforms for recognising excellence and achievement. Working across the Awards’ marketing initiatives, she contributes with creativity, communication, and attention to detail, supporting the continued growth and global recognition of the initiative. Aliza represents the next generation of marketing talent helping make the Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards an engaging and memorable experience for the international telecom community.

ASWAD RIZWAN

MARKETING ASSISTANT
As Marketing Assistant for Telco Academy, Aswad contributes to the marketing and operational activities behind the platform’s professional learning and development initiatives. Working closely with Siavosh Vahabzadeh, he supports Telco Academy in expanding its reach and providing telecom professionals with valuable and up-to-date training opportunities. With education and continuous learning playing an important role in the evolution of the industry, Aswad represents the next generation of talent helping strengthen Telco Academy’s impact and its mission to support professional growth across the telecom sector.

ONAN GILL

MARKETING ASSISTANT
As Marketing Assistant for HR-HUB4TELCOS, Onan contributes to an initiative focused on talent, human resources development, and professional connections across the global telecom industry. Working closely with Cristina Rotaru, Head of HR-HUB, he supports activities related to telecom HR and headhunting while contributing to the continued development of the platform. With people at the heart of every successful organisation, Onan represents the next generation of talent helping HR-HUB4TELCOS strengthen its presence and create greater value for professionals and organisations throughout the telecommunications sector.

SHAZIL CHEEMA

COPYWRITER
As Copywriter for MORE>NEWS, Shazil is responsible for supporting the content, marketing, and advertising activities of the publication. With words playing an essential role in how brands inform, inspire, and connect with their audiences, his work helps bring clarity, creativity, and a distinctive voice to communications across different platforms. Shazil contributes to the continued development of MORE>NEWS by creating and supporting content that connects with the telecom industry, representing the next generation of creative talent helping strengthen the publication’s communication and marketing presence.

NAHA ALTAF

ART DIRECTOR
As Graphic Designer at MoreThan160, Naha is responsible for creating visual content that supports the company’s services, campaigns, and communication activities. Her work includes designing creative materials for marketing, social media, events, publications, and other company initiatives. Through a strong focus on visual consistency, creativity, and brand presentation, Naha helps transform ideas into professional designs that strengthen the identity of MoreThan160 and its services, while ensuring that its communication remains visually engaging across different platforms and audiences.

HUZAIFA ZAHID

VIDEO EDITOR
As Video Editor at MoreThan160, Huzaifa is responsible for producing and editing video content across the company’s services and initiatives. His work supports the visual communication of our marketing, training, awards, HR, and media activities, helping transform ideas and messages into engaging video content. Through editing, visual storytelling, and content production, Huzaifa contributes to creating professional material that strengthens the presentation of our services and supports how MoreThan160 communicates with audiences across different platforms.

KHIZAR AHMED

VIDEO EDITOR
As Video Editor at MoreThan160, Khizar supports the production and editing of video content across the company’s different services, projects, and initiatives. Working with content from across our marketing, training, awards, HR, and media activities, he helps shape raw material into clear, engaging, and professional video content. His work contributes to strengthening the visual identity of MoreThan160 while supporting the company’s communication across digital platforms and helping present its services in a more dynamic and effective way.