Kashif Rahman
Chief Executive Officer @Airband Community Internet
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @Airband Community Internet
Leading a high-growth broadband infrastructure provider delivering gigabit connectivity to underserved rural communities across the West of England and Wales. Responsible for company strategy, commercial performance and operational leadership while working closely with investors and the board to drive sustainable growth and enterprise value creation.Leadership Scope• Operations across 10 counties in the West of England and Wales• customers served• premises passed• km fibre network and 400 wireless masts• Oversight of £200M+ infrastructure investment programme Key Impact• Doubled enterprise value within 18 months, delivering £255M valuation growth through commercial scaling, operational transformation and strengthened investor confidence• Delivered 158% growth in monthly revenue, driven by improved go-to-market strategy and stronger commercial execution• Increased new customer connections by 334%, significantly accelerating market penetration• Expanded network capability by adding additional properties to Fixed Wireless coverage (RFS) through network optimisation and technical upgrades at minimal capital cost• Led development of gigabit-capable fixed wireless technology, delivering gigabit-ready premises through new R&D deployment• Introduced improved data-driven operating systems and AI-enabled planning tools, enhancing forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency and strategic decision-making• Recognised at the World Communication Awards, a leading global telecommunications industry award, for delivering an innovative solution to the UK rural digital divide through deployment of gigabit-capable fixed wireless technology
EDUCATION
Cass Business School
Master’s in Business Administration (Executive MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Cass Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Woodbridge High School
Mathematics, A Grade
Queen Mary University of London
Masters (MENG), Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT KASHIF RAHMAN
CEO with a track record of scaling organisations, driving enterprise value growth and delivering large-scale operational transformation.I work closely with boards, investors and leadership teams to align strategy, capital investment and operational execution to accelerate growth and improve long-term business performance.My experience spans infrastructure, technology and consumer sectors, with particular expertise in commercial strategy, operational transformation, M&A and AI-enabled decision making.Increasingly supporting organisations as a Non-Executive Director, Board Advisor and Strategic Advisor, helping leadership teams navigate growth, transformation and value creation.Areas of focus include:• Board leadership and investor engagement• Scaling organisations and building high-performing teams• Strategy and transformation programmes• Operational and commercial performance improvement• M&A, fundraising and capital deployment• P&L leadership and business model developmentExperience across Telecommunications, FMCG and Retail sectors.
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