As general manager of Magic Leap's Middle East (MEA) operations, Daniel Khayat oversees the advancement of Augmented Reality (AR) and spatial computing technologies in the region. Daniel’s responsibilities include setting up the regional business and the channel partners. He is responsible for recruiting hardware distributors, resellers, and independent software vendors building augmented reality solutions for enterprises. Daniel manages the P&L, the stock, and the Magic Leap ecosystem of partners and a team of account managers, solutions engineers, and customer success representatives. He initiates and drives new partnerships within the Middle East on a business development and operational level. He oversees the Go-to-Market strategy and planning through the channel and ecosystem partners. He owns and drives the channel partners’ funnel, pipeline, and generated revenue. Won the company 2023 sales MVP (Most Valuable Player).

Developing the B2B VR ecosystem by building end to end solutions to governments and large enterprise accounts. Working closely with hardware manufacturers as well as VR/AR development companies to provide world class XR solutions in different sectors from Real Estate, Gaming, LBE (Location Base Entertainment), Manufacturing, Education, Training, Healthcare and others. Managing the platform of #1 VR application store VIVEPORT for the MEA region.

Strategic Product Planning, In life Engineering, Market Intelligence, Product Portfolio Sell-in presentations, Public Relations, Media Spokesperson and Go to market.

Managed and implemented the company’s high-tech projects with multinational clients the likes of Microsoft, Qualcomm, Sony Mobile, Nokia, HTC, LG, STC, Mobily, Zain, du, Etisalat, Vodafone, Mobinil, Vodacom, MTN, Safaricom, Axiom Telecom, Mobile Shop, Computer Shop, and many others. Designed and delivered more than 100 days of product training per year for smartphones and consumer products sales and customer service representatives.

In an international environment with 29 nationalities in class at the London campus, I am taking a full time MBA course in HULT International Business School previously known as Arthur D. Little School of Management at the London campus. Hult offers one of the most diverse student bodies of any business school. The breadth of experience, insights, and cultural perspectives that MBA students bring to the classroom create an extraordinary learning experience.

Led various projects of creating training programs for partners and dealers of a number of IT multinationals such as Microsoft, HP, McAfee, Fujitsu-Siemens, Toshiba, DELL and other local market leaders such as the Saudi Telecom Company, du, the UAE Road and Traffic Authorities, YAMAHA, Nakheel, GASCO, ADNOC and SABIC. Supported a partner’s network in UAE, Saudi, and the GCC to position, sell and deliver the company’s products and solutions.

Prepared all the computer courses content for students and trained teaching staff to enhance skills in basic operating systems and software applicationsSupervised and maintained the network for both students' and teachers’ software and hardware. Installed configured and upgraded hardware and software applications and provided support for all staff with all computing needs. Developed a complete set of course materials and workshops for high school classes.Reduced the IT maintenance outsourcing cost by 70% and dramatically improved the quality of the IT infrastructure.