Mohamed Talaye drives strategic technology initiatives and digital transformation at Orange Business focusing on positioning the company as a trusted technology partner. As CTO, he champions a people-centric approach to technology — cultivating an open and transparent culture that turns bold technology visions into tangible business outcomes.

With over 20 years of experience in senior technical and executive leadership roles across the telecom and energy industries, Mohamed has built a reputation as a true change agent with a passion for building strong architecture practices. Prior to joining Orange Business in 2024, he led Architecture and Innovation at Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy company. Before that, he served as Chief Enterprise Architect at Telenor, a leading telecom and technology company in the Nordics and Asia.

Throughout his career, Mohamed has been known for his ability to create genuine enthusiasm around technology — bridging deep technical expertise with strategic leadership.

Originally from Egypt, Mohamed is based in Oslo, Norway.