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Thomas Hundt
Axiata Group, Group Chief Business & Technology Officer
Speaker Bio
Thomas Hundt is a seasoned telecommunications and technology leader with a distinguished track record in enterprise building, business strategy, large-scale network transformation and market-defining execution. As Group Chief Business & Technology Officer of Axiata Group since April 2025 — following his role as Group Chief Strategy & Technology Officer from October 2021 — he drives the alignment of business and technology across the Group, strengthening technology enablement, operational performance and long-term future readiness across Axiata’s operating companies.
Prior to his Group roles, Thomas was the founding CEO of Smart Axiata in Cambodia, a position he held from mid-2008. Over a period of 14 years, he built Smart from a greenfield start-up and number-eight market position into the clear market leader—one of Axiata’s most distinctive success stories—through disciplined execution, bold strategic decisions and decisive industry consolidation. This included the acquisition of Star-Cell in 2011 and the landmark merger with Hello Axiata in 2013. Under his leadership, Smart became a recognised benchmark for operational excellence and commercial performance.
