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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

WHAT WE DOWe are a technology company building the world's first community platform of hand-picked products and services dedicated to connecting and significantly improving the welfare of residents in Staff Accommodation and Workers Villages across the GCC.OUR PARTNERSWe create strategic relationships with governments, technology vendors, corporate and local businesses to build services tailored to the workers community to increase their accessibility to these services typically… Show more WHAT WE DOWe are a technology company building the world's first community platform of hand-picked products and services dedicated to connecting and significantly improving the welfare of residents in Staff Accommodation and Workers Villages across the GCC.OUR PARTNERSWe create strategic relationships with governments, technology vendors, corporate and local businesses to build services tailored to the workers community to increase their accessibility to these services typically which they have not had exposure to in the past before such as:Technology Advisory:• 7 days a week access to technical support experts• Mobile and PC configuration services and support• Smartphone upgrade and replacement programsWellness Programs:• Complementary care packs including personal grooming, laundry services, etc.• Exclusive offers from community-based businesses• Access to nutrition, hygiene, health & fitness programs• Easy to use Banking Services• Exclusive access to B2 Connect entertainment lounges (sport equipment, board games, movie theater)Products and Services:• Micro financing• Video health care• Personal and critical illness insurancePremium Memberships:• Access to Movie and Music Streaming Services• Free or reduced rate Salary Remittance Services Show less

United Arab Emirates

Provide market penetration strategies, commercial engagements and full business operations management to fast growing hardware and software technology startups looking to expand their business in MEA region including:Live Event Technologies: RFID, Cashless Payment, Tracking and Engagement Platforms IOT, Smart Buildings & Remote Sensor Monitoring Cloud SolutionsData Visualization & SaaS solutions for SMB & Mid Market ( Insight, Analytics, Collaboration)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Airangel provides WiFi solutions that are safe, secure, simple to manage, and allow users to get online with minimum effort. We enable our customers to improve their guest’s experience, increase satisfaction and loyalty, and generate additional revenue.We work closely with the leading wireless hardware manufacturers, service delivery partners, and industry experts to ensure that we provide the best technology and the latest innovations.The cloud based platform at the heart of… Show more Airangel provides WiFi solutions that are safe, secure, simple to manage, and allow users to get online with minimum effort. We enable our customers to improve their guest’s experience, increase satisfaction and loyalty, and generate additional revenue.We work closely with the leading wireless hardware manufacturers, service delivery partners, and industry experts to ensure that we provide the best technology and the latest innovations.The cloud based platform at the heart of our solution, with its detailed reporting engine, is designed for clients who wish to understand more about their customers and gain valuable insight into how their network is performing. In addition, we provide the tools to engage with guests, in real time, whilst they are on premises or as part of ongoing marketing campaigns. Our API allows the data we collect to be integrated with other business and hospitality systems to help streamline operations or to personalise the visitor experience.Airangel has been in business for over a decade and has offices in the UK, Belgium, and in the UAE. We are proud to provide services to some of the world’s leading brands in leisure, hospitality, retail, sports arenas, and event and exhibition spaces. Our prestigious customers include Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts, The Ritz London, IHG, Marriott International, Hugo Boss Retail, Deutsche Telekom, Caravan Club, Hoxton Hotels, Messe Berlin, and Bayer Leverkusen. Show less

Dubai

Launched the PixMob brand in the MEA region and managed all operations of the satellite office in Dubai. Established a network of creative agencies, producers and regional partners to establish PixMob as the leader in smart, wireless & interactive wearable technologies for large scale live events.Won key projects and delivered high revenue growth in all verticals: Sport Championships, World Cup, Music Festivals, Special Public Events, Government & Corporate Events

United Arab Emirates

Team of 8 people, 100m$ Annual Sales, 75 Channel Partners, 10 Countries Summary: Reporting to the General Manager, responsible for managing the Commercial Channel Organization (Volume & Value products) and achieve HP’s aggressive growth plans to lead in the Mid Market segment. Responsible for establishing the channel strategy and structure, defining pricing strategies, channel programs, managing sales funnel, product forecasts and market share analysis, gaining support for additional… Show more Team of 8 people, 100m$ Annual Sales, 75 Channel Partners, 10 Countries Summary: Reporting to the General Manager, responsible for managing the Commercial Channel Organization (Volume & Value products) and achieve HP’s aggressive growth plans to lead in the Mid Market segment. Responsible for establishing the channel strategy and structure, defining pricing strategies, channel programs, managing sales funnel, product forecasts and market share analysis, gaining support for additional investment plans (sales resources & marketing funds) with the regional HQ.Results :• Restructured the in country sales team, mentored and managed 8 Senior Channel Sales Managers• Added 40m$ in managed revenue and 300+ new Mid Market accounts• Increased Mid Market Segment profitability by +20% Y/Y• Managed a 2 million$ +/year Channel Program Show less

United Arab Emirates

Team of 5 people, 30m$ Annual Sales, 30 VAD Resellers, 10 countriesSummary: Reporting to the General Manager, create and lead a new Business Unit focused on HP’s Value Solutions (Workstation, Virtualization, Digital Signage, Point of Sales) with End-to-End responsibility of the P&/L, Product Management, Sales & Distribution Strategy & Marketing across all GTM for the Middle East, including Sell In, Sell Out, inventory, pricing, PR & Marketing, events & trainings… Show more Team of 5 people, 30m$ Annual Sales, 30 VAD Resellers, 10 countriesSummary: Reporting to the General Manager, create and lead a new Business Unit focused on HP’s Value Solutions (Workstation, Virtualization, Digital Signage, Point of Sales) with End-to-End responsibility of the P&/L, Product Management, Sales & Distribution Strategy & Marketing across all GTM for the Middle East, including Sell In, Sell Out, inventory, pricing, PR & Marketing, events & trainings, alliances.Results:• Recruited, coached and managed a team of Pre Sales, Sales Managers & Product Marketing Specialists• Reached leadership position in all major verticals: Construction/ Media/ Oil&Gas/ Retail/ Hospitality/ Healthcare/ Gov• Built strategic alliances with 3rd party ISVs (Adobe/ Autodesk/ Citrix/ Ergotron/ Barco, etc.) & joint marketing strategies• Added 25% in annual revenue, achieved record market share (72%) and won the largest workstation deal in ME history. Show less

United Arab Emirates

Individual Contributor- 20m$ Annual SalesSummary: Manage the entire product lifecycle of HP’s Workstations, Thin Clients, Digital Signage & Point including product roadmaps, products introduction (NPI), pricing, product marketing, channel programs, PR & events, pre-sales & sales, financial forecast and P&L management. Be the subject matter expert for the product lines and drive HP sales’ team to achieve Sell In, Sell Out, Inventory, Market Share and profitability objectives at the… Show more Individual Contributor- 20m$ Annual SalesSummary: Manage the entire product lifecycle of HP’s Workstations, Thin Clients, Digital Signage & Point including product roadmaps, products introduction (NPI), pricing, product marketing, channel programs, PR & events, pre-sales & sales, financial forecast and P&L management. Be the subject matter expert for the product lines and drive HP sales’ team to achieve Sell In, Sell Out, Inventory, Market Share and profitability objectives at the distribution, channel and end customer level.Results:• Re-energized HP’ Sales Teams to focus on the most profitable business line• Won back trust and support of channel partners, internal team and customers• Grew Run Rate & Channel revenues by 100% Year/Year and reduced dependencies on large enterprise deals• Increased AUP by 60% Year/Year, in country stock availability, delivery time and partner engagements Show less

United Arab Emirates

Individual Contributor- 280m$ Annual Revenue, 11 countriesSummary: Responsible for growing revenues of the Commercial Channel for printing supplies, including Sub-Distributors and Resellers. Deploy HP’s Preferred Partner Program and launch local initiatives to recruit, train new partners and build awareness for Original HP Supplies.Results:• Restructured the 2nd Tier Channel to optimize market coverage, customer reach and product availability• Overachieved Sellout Targets… Show more Individual Contributor- 280m$ Annual Revenue, 11 countriesSummary: Responsible for growing revenues of the Commercial Channel for printing supplies, including Sub-Distributors and Resellers. Deploy HP’s Preferred Partner Program and launch local initiatives to recruit, train new partners and build awareness for Original HP Supplies.Results:• Restructured the 2nd Tier Channel to optimize market coverage, customer reach and product availability• Overachieved Sellout Targets for 9 consecutive quarters• Managed 3 m$/ year of Channel Marketing Budget (Events, Marketing, Channel Programs)• Opened HP’s Dial A Cartridge Call Center to increase access to genuine HP Supplies Show less

France

Reporting to the E-Learning Director, contracted to launch an E-Learning portal for MBA and Undergraduate programs.Designed, converted over 120 traditional teacher led courses to online modules using Blackboard, Moodle and custom designed E-Learning Platforms.

Quebec, Canada

Summary : Supported the growth of the largest family owned chain of Independent Consumer Electronics Retailers. (300+ retail outlets) Latest assignment: Lead Project Manager of the E-Commerce platform connecting 300+ retailers for online sales, inventory mng, sales promotions and online staff training (e-learning )

Certificate, Global Sales Strategies For Ambitious Europeans Businesses

Mba, Management Information Systems, General

Mba, Ebusiness

Bachelor In Business Administration, Marketing & It