NTG Clarity Networks Inc. (TSXV: NCI) (OTC Pink: NYWKF) has announced the appointment of Ahmed Hashem as an independent director, effective October 1, 2026, while Mohamed Saleem Siddiqi retires from the board after joining in 2017. Hashem, who brings over 30 years of experience in enterprise systems architecture, will serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees. The board change reflects NTG Clarity's continued focus on governance and technical depth as the company pursues its digital transformation strategy across its core markets.

Key Points

  • NTG Clarity Networks Inc. (TSXV: NCI) (OTC Pink: NYWKF) made the announcement on October 5, 2026
  • Ahmed Hashem appointed to the Board of Directors effective October 1, 2026, replacing retiring director Mohamed Saleem Siddiqi
  • Hashem brings over 30 years of experience across telecom, energy, IT, and financial sectors, and previously worked with NTG from 2015 to 2019
  • Investors may watch how Hashem's technical and commercial background influences the Audit and Compensation Committees

Ahmed Hashem's Background and Relevance to NTG Clarity's Markets

Hashem's career spans senior roles at organisations including Ericsson, Rogers Wireless, CIBC, and EnerCare, covering consulting, architecture, and development functions. The release states he most recently led an integration programme for a South American bank and previously spent more than five years managing integration services for a Canadian provincial energy regulator. His familiarity with NTG Clarity's core markets — Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and North America — is noted in the announcement as a direct advantage given his prior work with telecom operators in the MENA region during his time with NTG.

Hashem's Prior NTG Clarity Tenure Cited as Key Governance Advantage

NTG Clarity Chairman and CEO Ashraf Zaghloul stated in the release that Hashem "knows NTG from the inside," having worked with the company's teams between 2015 and 2019 managing integration architecture for major telecom operators. Zaghloul highlighted that Hashem's combination of technical depth and commerce and accounting training makes him directly suited to roles on the Audit and Compensation Committees. His academic credentials include a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science from the Institute of Statistical Studies and Research in Cairo, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Helwan University in Egypt.

Mohamed Saleem Siddiqi's Retirement After Nearly Nine Years of Board Service

Siddiqi, who joined NTG Clarity's board in 2017, retired effective October 1, 2026. The release describes his contribution as "valued," with Zaghloul crediting his judgment and counsel as a significant factor in the company's growth. Hashem directly replaces Siddiqi on both the Audit and Compensation Committees. The immediate share price impact was not clear from available public information.