Fayaz King Email & Phone Number

Harare, Zw

New York, Ny, Us

Consult with the UNSG Envoy on Technology regarding the global impact of technology, emergent trends, and policy implications. Facilitate SDG collaboration through digital means. Advocate for digital connectivity, inclusion, and capability development. Individualize the development of sustainable technologies. Encourage knowledge sharing for digital technologies with significant impact. Ensure an accessible and secure Internet, digital trust, and confidentiality. Lead the digital transformation and develop the digital capacity of the world. Discuss the digital economy and policy formulation. Represent the UNSG Special Representative at high-level events. Ensure responsible and inclusive digital development. Leverage emerging technologies for inclusive development.• Promoted sustainable development through digital connectedness and empowerment.• Fostered cross-sector collaboration to achieve SDGs through digital solutions.• Advocated for inclusive, secure internet and protection of digital rights.• Provided strategic guidance on digital transformation and infrastructure initiatives.• Represented UN Envoy at prestigious events, shaping discussions on responsible digital development.• Advised senior officials on digital economy and opportunities of 5th industrial revolution.• Construct robust networks for digital and data capacity development in order to improve digital skills and knowledge worldwide.

New York, New York, Us

Integrated ICT systems across 154 international offices. Directed high-performing teams and oversaw expansive global projects. Enhanced innovation funding to at least $45M per year and created global innovation centers. Supervised the distribution of the COVID vaccine to 141+ countries and advocated for equal access. Executive oversight of the largest humanitarian warehouse in the globe. Developed crucial relationships with developing-world leaders. Initiated headquarters relocation, fund-raising, and internet connectivity projects. Oversaw the migration to the cloud and online connectivity for over one million children.• Led executive leadership role across four HQ Divisions, driving innovation and strategic oversight.• Executive sponsored the use of cryptocurrency and connected schools in Kenya to Internet, pioneering use of NFT and AI.• Strategic oversight over the Innovation venture fund for child and maternal health, education, water sanitation, and child protection.• Ensured 99.9% system uptime, operationalized processes, and implemented warehouse automation.• Oversaw cloud migration of 50+ country offices, facilitating 30K weekly video calls during pandemic.

Harare, Zw

Headed operations in the field of telecommunications, attaining year-over-year business growth, market expansion, and a dominant market share. As a member of the executive boards of Burundi, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, I oversaw merger and acquisition diligence. Secured a substantial revenue share and client market share, sustaining profitability. Administered digital transformation initiatives and promotion of innovation via FinTech services. Strategically improved underperforming operations to turn them around. Recognized for excellence, resulting in increased responsibilities and promotions. Accomplished significant PAT growth and revenue expansion. Drove substantial revenue growth and customer base expansion.• Achieved 88% revenue and 65% client market share, maintaining sustainable EBITDA margins and 125% PAT growth for H1 (2019).• Drove consistent revenue growth of 86% and expanded client base by 25%.• Turned around underperforming operations through system improvements and strategic initiatives.• Streamlined operations and executed transformational initiatives.• Drove business growth, digital transformation, and innovation.• Led e-Commerce and Fintech solutions for operational excellence and growth.• Served as an executive and Board Member, leading M&A due diligence.

Created high-quality business strategies that are aligned with short- and long-term organizational objectives.• Cultivated high-quality business strategies aligned with corporate goals, vision, and mission.• Developed and executed corporate strategies to achieve long-term business goals• Established mutually beneficial relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities.

Dubai, Ae

Recognized acquisition candidates and lucrative business development possibilities by conducting exhaustive market research on existing competitors and the regulatory environment.• Developed customized solutions to reduce entry barriers and maximize brand impact in new markets.• Efficiently identified acquisition candidates in two markets.

Dubai, Ae

Supervised the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow management for a $350M revenue business. Successfully implemented Zambia Currency Rebasing on nine nodes, serving 5M customers and managing relationships with more than 20 vendors.• Renewed GSM license for 15 years, ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols.• Optimized customer base to 4M+ and achieved sustainable EBITDA growth in competitive market.• Exceeded stakeholder expectations by growing company, resolving disputes, and mediating conflicts.

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION | TEAM LEADERSHIPBUSINESS MODEL TRANSFORMATION | PROFIT OPTIMIZATION• Assumed full P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow responsibility for $175M revenue business.• Structured high-level operational performance standards, transforming average business into an outstanding model across the market while elevating client base 88%, revenue 80%, EBITDA 64%, and net profit 222%.• Optimized and rationalized operations to improve efficiencies and ROI on existing assets.• Achieved best Initiative Central Africa award (2008) based on launching Quick Refill Centres.• Served as an inaugural member to market with "ZAP" mobile money.

SUBSCRIBER BASE OPTIMIZATION | NUMERIC DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTREGULATORY & GOVERNMENT MATTER LEADERSHIP• Optimized subscriber base to 1M within 6 months; improved numeric distribution up to 35%; and helped NC region to secure top 3 positions while executing regulatory and government matters with NCC and Senate.• Steered and directed operations across technical, IT, sales, distribution, and customer experience domains.• Administered talent identification, training, and development initiatives within Nigeria.• Won WASU (West African Students Union) award as the best Telecommunications Administrator (2007).

SALES & DISTRIBUTION PROCESS TRANSFORMATION | CORPORATE STRATEGY EXECUTION BRAND DEVELOPMENT | CHANGE MANAGEMENT | BUSINESS STRATEGIES• Performed an integral role, transforming passive sales and distribution into active science, along with growing subscriber base to 3M and improving numeric distribution up to 85%.• Secured best practice region status while steering end-to-end strategy development and execution process.• Successfully re-branded V-Mobile to Celtel while building affinity and equity for the new brand.• Recognized as the best performing region in the ‘Balanced Score Card’ since the inception of regionalization.

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