Hummer assumed his current position in 2025. FTI, a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp, focuses on partnerships, JVs, and M&A with telecommunication companies to unlock telco-fintech synergies In January 2026, FTI and e& Group signed an MoU to explore telecom-fintech collaboration across international markets. Hummer is also a board member at Freedom Telecom Kazakhstan.