Rima Qureshi, as an active board director and global C-suite executive, has built an extensive career in the mobile and tech industries. Qureshi currently serves on the board of directors of Loblaw Companies Ltd., Canada’s largest food and pharmacy retailer; British Telecom, the UK’s leading telecommunications provider; and, since 2011, Mastercard Inc. Qureshi previously served on the boards of Great-West Life and Wolters Kluwer.

Qureshi has held significant executive positions, including CEO of North America at Ericsson where she oversaw a multibillion-dollar USD profit and loss and led employees across the United States, Canada, and Sweden. She also served as chief strategy officer at Verizon, with a broad portfolio that included multi-billion-dollar partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and new business incubation.

Qureshi has a deep understanding of international markets and cultural dynamics as a result of living and working in the United States, Europe, and Canada as well as leading teams in Latin America and Asia. She is passionate about customer experience and excels in operational and strategic execution. With a focus on designing and implementing winning strategies, Qureshi is dedicated to ensuring long-term results by effectively monitoring key performance indicators.

A recognized industry leader shaping global mobile trends, she is a frequent speaker on technology, artificial intelligence, and board governance. In 2024, she received the GSM Association’s Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Mobile Industry. Qureshi continues to elevate industry standards and drive lasting impact across the technology sector.