AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2025--
1GLOBAL, a technology-driven global mobile communications provider, has established its headquarters in Amsterdam while significantly strengthening its governance framework. These strategic moves position the company for accelerated growth in the global mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and global mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) space.
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The establishment of 1GLOBAL Holdings B.V. as the new group's holding company, effective 27 June 2025, represents a decisive step in streamlining the company's structure and a key milestone of its global expansion strategy. The Amsterdam headquarters positions 1GLOBAL at the centre of the European Union's telecommunications regulatory environment while capitalising on the Netherlands' business-friendly climate and deep talent pool.
1GLOBAL has expanded its Board effective 27 June 2025, which previously comprised Dr. Hannes Ametsreiter as Non-Executive Director, as well as founders Hakan Koç and Pyrros Koussios, who will continue to run the company in their executive roles within the Group.
Dr. Hannes Ametsreiter has now been appointed Chairman of the Board. In addition, Marc van Campen, Andrin Bachmann, and Roy van Leeuwen have joined as Non-Executive Directors. Andrin Bachmann will also serve as Chair of the Audit Committee, with Dr. Hannes Ametsreiter and Pyrros Koussios as additional members.
The enhanced governance structure reflects 1GLOBAL's evolution from startup to a major global tech player leveraging telecom innovations like eSIM technology to scale rapidly. The expanded board configuration—led by telecommunications veteran Dr. Hannes Ametsreiter as Chairman—demonstrates 1GLOBAL's commitment to leveraging industry expertise while maintaining its technology-first approach.
Hakan Koç, founder and Board member of 1GLOBAL, commented: “We are thrilled to establish Amsterdam as our official headquarters and welcome our new Board members to 1GLOBAL. Amsterdam is one of our most important European hubs, so we are delighted to call it our legal home as well. The expertise and experience our new Board members bring from the telco and tech sectors will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate 1GLOBAL’s international growth and empower our clients worldwide to unlock the full growth potential of mobile connectivity.”
Hannes Ametsreiter, Chairman of 1GLOBAL, commented: “I am very happy to take on the role of Chairman at 1GLOBAL. As it pursues its mission to transform the global telco sector, I’m committed to supporting the company in its next chapter of growth and look forward to working closely with my fellow Board members and the talented 1GLOBAL team. Having dedicated almost my entire professional life to shaping the future of the industry, I firmly believe 1GLOBAL plays a transformational role in our sector that will benefit incumbents, tech and other industries, and most importantly: clients. Its globally leading, proprietary tech stack will turbo-charge the future of mobile communications. 1GLOBAL is a growth enabler in a telecoms market that is full of opportunities for new and established players.”
About 1GLOBAL: Leading Digital Transformation in Telecommunications
1GLOBAL is a technology-driven global mobile communications provider dedicated to empowering enterprises worldwide to unlock the full growth potential of mobile connectivity. With a best-in-class telecom technology platform, a comprehensive suite of globally viable regulatory licenses, and privileged access to the telecom wholesale market, 1GLOBAL is uniquely positioned to deliver seamless compliance and connectivity solutions. Serving the world’s leading banks, corporations, and digital-first businesses—including neo-banks, travel companies, and payment service providers—1GLOBAL connects over 60 million devices globally.
With full-year revenue exceeding US$100 million in 2024 and expected to approach US$200 million in 2025, 1GLOBAL is a profitable business generating significant cash flows to fund its ongoing investments in infrastructure, transformation, and growth. 2024 saw major client wins and marked 1GLOBAL’s evolution from a multi-market telecommunication provider to a global technology-driven mobile connectivity powerhouse.
Established in 2022 by experienced tech founders and entrepreneurs Hakan Koç and Pyrros Koussios, 1GLOBAL is a European technology leader driving digital transformation in the global telecommunications market. It operates as a fully regulated Mobile Virtual Network Operator (“MVNO”) in 10 countries and as a regulated telecommunications operator in an additional 31 countries. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with world-class R&D hubs in Lisbon, Berlin, and São Paulo, 1GLOBAL employs almost 450 experts across 13 countries.
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The new 1GLOBAL HQ is located at the striking new Valley complex in Zuidas, Amsterdam.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.
The threat comes a day after a man was shot and wounded by an immigration officer who had been attacked with a shovel and broom handle. That shooting further heightened the fear and anger that has radiated across the city since an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot Renee Good in the head.
Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the rarely used federal law to deploy the U.S. military or federalize the National Guard for domestic law enforcement, over the objections of state governors.
“If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT, which many Presidents have done before me, and quickly put an end to the travesty that is taking place in that once great State,” Trump said in social media post.
Presidents have indeed invoked the Insurrection Act more than two dozen times, most recently in 1992 by President George H.W. Bush to end unrest in Los Angeles. In that instance, local authorities had asked for the assistance.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison responded to Trump's post by saying he would challenge any deployment in court. He's already suing to try to stop the surge by the Department of Homeland Security, which says it has made more than 2,000 arrests in the state since early December. ICE is a DHS agency.
In Minneapolis, smoke filled the streets Wednesday night near the site of the latest shooting as federal officers wearing gas masks and helmets fired tear gas into a small crowd. Protesters responded by throwing rocks and shooting fireworks.
Demonstrations have become common in Minneapolis since Good was fatally shot on Jan. 7. Agents who have yanked people from their cars and homes have been confronted by angry bystanders demanding they leave.
“This is an impossible situation that our city is presently being put in and at the same time we are trying to find a way forward to keep people safe, to protect our neighbors, to maintain order,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said.
Frey said the federal force — five times the size of the city’s 600-officer police force — has “invaded” Minneapolis, and that residents are scared and angry.
Homeland Security said in a statement that federal law enforcement officers on Wednesday stopped a driver from Venezuela who is in the U.S. illegally. The person drove off then crashed into a parked car before fleeing on foot, DHS said.
Officers caught up, then two other people arrived and the three started attacking the officer, according to DHS.
“Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired a defensive shot to defend his life,” DHS said. The confrontation took place about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) from where Good was killed.
Police chief Brian O’Hara said the shot man was being treated for a non-life-threatening injury. The two others are in custody, DHS said. O’Hara's account of what happened largely echoed that of Homeland Security.
Earlier Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz described Minnesota said what's happening in the state “defies belief.”
“Let’s be very, very clear: this long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement,” he said. “Instead, it’s a campaign of organized brutality against the people of Minnesota by our own federal government.”
Jonathan Ross, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who killed Good, suffered internal bleeding to his torso during the encounter, a Homeland Security official told The Associated Press.
The official spoke to AP on condition of anonymity in order to discuss Ross’ medical condition. The official did not provide details about the severity of the injuries, and the agency did not respond to questions about the bleeding, how he suffered the injury, when it was diagnosed or his medical treatment.
Good was killed after three ICE officers surrounded her SUV on a snowy street near her home. Bystander video shows one officer ordering Good to open the door and grabbing the handle. As the vehicle begins to move forward, Ross, standing in front, raises his weapon and fires at least three shots at close range. He steps back as the SUV advances and turns.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has said Ross was struck by the vehicle and that Good was using her SUV as a weapon — a self-defense claim that has been criticized by Minnesota officials.
Chris Madel, an attorney for Ross, declined to comment.
Good’s family has hired the same law firm that represented George Floyd’s family in a $27 million settlement with Minneapolis. Floyd, who was Black, died after a white police officer pinned his neck to the ground 2020.
Madhani reported from Washington, D.C. Associated Press reporters Bill Barrow in Atlanta; Julie Watson in San Diego; Rebecca Santana in Washington; Ed White in Detroit and Giovanna Dell’Orto in Minneapolis contributed.
A protester holds an umbrella as sparks fly from a flash bang deployed by law enforcement on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
Monica Travis shares an embrace while visiting a makeshift memorial for Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A protester yells in front of law enforcement after a shooting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Tear gas surrounds federal law enforcement officers as they leave a scene after a shooting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Protesters shout at law enforcement officers after a shooting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Law enforcement officers stand amid tear gas at the scene of a reported shooting Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
