Veon has relocated the headquarters of its Uzbekistan subsidiary to a government-backed innovation hub, aiming to accelerate the development of digital services across Central Asia and tap into rising demand.
Around 2,000 employees have moved to the Tashkent IT Park, Uzbekistan’s flagship government-funded technology and innovation centre, as part of the company’s strategy to support the country’s growing digital economy.
Veon stated that the relocation reflects its commitment to partnering with the government to advance this ambition. The inauguration of the new headquarters was attended by Sherzod Shermatov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Digital Technologies; Kaan Terzioglu, VEON Group CEO; and Andrey Pyatakhin, CEO of Beeline Uzbekistan.
“Through our Digital Uzbekistan 2030 strategy, we are laying the foundations for a thriving digital economy that empowers citizens, supports innovation, and attracts global investment. We welcome partners who, like VEON, share our vision and are helping us turn this vision into a reality through long-term investment, the provision of ambitious digital services, and cutting-edge technologies — all while creating meaningful job opportunities for our youth,” said Shermatov.
Terzioglu noted that demand for digital services in Uzbekistan is “expanding,” and praised regulators for “creating frameworks that support the digitalisation of the country.”
Beeline Uzbekistan currently has around 9.5 million active monthly digital users, who access services including its fintech app, Beepul.
