Felix Wass Email & Phone Number

Riyadh, Sa

Al Riyadh, Central Region, Sa

As the President and CEO of DETASAD, I have initiated and led the company's transformation from a managed services subcontractor into a leading technology provider focusing on the convergence of physical and digital spheres.My leadership is characterized by a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the strategic empowerment of teams and clients through digital and AI technologies.Highlights of My Tenure:Strategic Transformation: Led DETASAD’s evolution to leverage the power of data, significantly enhancing our service offerings across cognitive and intelligent infrastructures.Innovation and Patents: Directed the development of pioneering technologies, with patents pending for Smart Capacity Management (#SCM) and Smart Data Sovereignty Management (#SDSM), strengthening our competitive edge.CIRI Cognitive Blueprint: Developed the CIRI (Cognitive, Intelligent, and Active Infrastructure) blueprint, embodying our vision for a smarter, more responsive technology encompassing all DETASAD business lines.Government Cloud Excellence: Secured our role as a selected government cloud provider, affirming our reliability and commitment to national cybersecurity.Cybersecurity Leadership: Achieved the highest National Cybersecurity score among licensed cloud providers, demonstrating our dedication to secure and resilient solutions.Global and Consultative Reach: Expanded our technological footprint to include multi-constellation satellite services and established a consultancy arm for high-stakes governmental and private sector clients, emphasizing our role as a comprehensive technology partner.In my journey with DETASAD, I've focused on making bold decisions, embracing opportunities for growth, and fostering an environment where innovation leads the way to solving complex challenges. My vision for DETASAD is not just to succeed in the technology sector but to redefine it, ensuring that we remain at the cutting edge of digital transformation and empowerment.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Support Private Equity acquisitions in the Middle East Region and ICT/ High Tech industries• Identify target companies for Private Equity investments• Development of Deal Thesis and Investment Strategy for PE partners• Support/ Lead Due Diligence Process• Development of the value increase strategy of the target company

Hazmieh-Ml12103, Beirut, Lb

Develop and execute business turnaround and expansion strategy for a communication solutions provider and system integrator in the MEA region. • Transformed the firm into a long term viable, profitable business;• Led and restructured finance function and negotiations with finance partners; • Increased sales by 50% in 3 months with increased EBITDA;• Established Meatel as partner of Airbus (Cybersecurity, TETRA, UAV), ADTRAN and other leading high tech firms• Developed professional service organisation generating 50% sales, 60% EBITDA• Established risk management framwork• Established Blue Chip client base in different industry verticals with tailored solution offerings;

Leading the strategy development, business feasibility and due diligence for project and investment opportunities. Projects include seed investment in technology and environmental start-up companies, a major environmental rehabilitation project for the oil and gas industry and development of a W2E project; • Developed business plan for hosted Call Centre, IT Managed Services and B2B Web 2.0 companies• Led eProcurement company from initial idea to VC A-round financing• Structured the financing for company launches with internal and external investors/ funds;• Established and mentored the management team• Lead development of the technology strategy and go-to-market plan• Introduced governance best practices and risk management to the board agenda and procedures

Baku, Az

Telecom, Mobile, Group/ Holding, SubsidiaryResponsible for all aspects of the business of a mobile operator with a broadband/ international subsidiary. Within very short time achieved efficiency improvements and higher gross-ads than the competitors. Redirect the company to put it on a proper long term footing.• Achieved Company Turnaround (75+% Revenues, EBITDA YoY) through organic growth and operational efficiency improvements;• Restructured the debt of Azerfon and obtained funding for significant expansion phase;• Increased market share and ARPU by innovative service offerings;• Won successive “Company of the Year” and “Technology Company of the Year” awards with innovative services and online presence;• Developed and executed Strategic Plan for the company and subsidiary;• Led due diligence for 100+ mio. US$ investment projects in Middle East and CIS;• Developed hosted services concept and established significant B2B service revenues;• Achieved cost efficiencies and improved customer satisfaction and retention by restructuring retail and distribution;• Developed and implemented multi-brand strategy and Vodafone partnership;• Established governance and risk management guidelines for Azerfon and Azertelekom, a wholly owned subsidiary

Bonn, Germany, De

Senior Executive of DETECON responsible for all technology aspects of MIC1/ Alfa in Lebanon. Defined the technology strategy and provided management and direction for alignment of technology with the corporate strategy and objectives. Implemented projects ranging in value up to US $30 million and led a team of 150+ staff. Support of the windup of the operation after the term of the management contract. • Implemented operational efficiency initiatives resulting in 40+% OPEX reduction within 6 months; • Developed investor business plan for privatization and managed service agreement;• Achieved all performance KPIs under the management contract despite 50+% of staff leaving at the start of tenure due to governmental incentives;• Established trustful relationship with ministry officials resulting in 90+% approval of project proposals and ongoing co-operation;

Munich, De

Directed initiatives for one of the fastest 3G network roll-outs in the world and served as a catalyst for positive change transforming the business into a profitable proposition for Siemens Mobile UK;• Revitalized relationship with customer (3) and joint venture partner (NEC);• Transformed the Professional Services department to a Profit Center;• Recovered and completed 400+ mio. US$ infrastructure project with 5,000+ locations;• Developed outsourcing and value-add service prepositions resulting in new client wins and increased revenues/ profitability;• Implemented efficiency project and restructuring with 20+% reduction of costs;

In charge of technology and engineering organisation for nationwide TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio Access) in the UK, Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, Portugal and Belgium during a period of dynamic change. • Achieved integration of Dolphin requirements in and approval of ETSI TETRA2 standard;• Obtained regulatory approvals for Dolphin specific requests in several EU countries;• Transformed organization to highly performing Competence Centres distributed among the g group companies;• Established technology organisation as group level profit center;

Munich, De

Advanced through progressively responsible roles with several global divisions of Siemens. Held P&L responsibility for 26 wireless local loop and several major GSM infrastructure projects in Europe with full P&L of 200+ mio. $; scope of projects included coaching and management of 300+ strong teams across US, Europe and Asia. Developed and executed strategies for the business. • Established a regional sales support, business development and engineering organization as Profit Center;• Won and implemented multi-hundred million US$ infrastructure and managed services contract;• Achieved 10-fold increase of annual revenues to 100+ mio. $ within 18 months;• Developed infrastructure projects in close co-operation with governmental bodies and the relevant regulatory bodies in Czech Republic, Indonesia and others;

Munich, De

Responsible for the management of consulting projects. Product Line Management of CATV and related products. Consulting projects involved working with operators in different countries and with McKinsey on internal projects for business improvement, additional sales generation and cost reduction. Led consultancy and training projects in the Philippines, Greece, Denmark and others. Responsible for infrastructure project in Denmark as global pilot project.

Mba - Finance, Finance, General

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Electrotechnical Engineering