1- 20 years of leadership experience for A-brands telecom manufacturers and service providers
2- Expat to 9 countries, Management of multi-site operations across 50 countries in EMEA, APAC & and MEA.
3- Chief Procurement Officer | $12-bn Spend l ODM/OEM/ITO/BPO to USA, China, Taiwan, Korea, India, Africa
4- Head of Mobile Portfolio | M2M Innovations & Mobile Flagships Products
5- Multi-Skilled, Multi-Cultural, Multi-Lingual FR/SE/EN | Polymath with Tested EQ of 0,02% of Population.
6- Process Innovation: Project Value Matrix | Fluid Organization | Business Value Management
7- Product Innovation: Smart Watch | Wireless Charger | Music Mobile
8- System Innovation: Modular AI EMS Enterprise Management System | Integrated Intelligent AI for SCM
9- Coaching – Mentorships - Training: Vice President – Country Director – Regional Heads – Managers
10- Advisory, Consulting & Interim: Fortune 50 C-Suite – Organization Development – Green & Brown Field - Automation - Digital TransformationInnovative Product Development at Sony Ericsson:
Spearheading the launch of the company's first clamshell product in partnership with Arima and Broadcom, and pioneering the development of early smartwatch and heart rate monitor technology in 2002.Leadership and Portfolio Transformation at SHARP, UK: As Head of Portfolio Planning, transformed the function and orchestrated the development of SHARP's first mobile phone with Vodafone, alongside creating a 3-year technology roadmap and an entertainment lineup that yielded a 24% portfolio return.
Global Strategy and Supplier Management at Vodafone Group, Germany: Managed commercial and product negotiations with major Asian suppliers like Samsung and LG, introduced the first Mobile TV service with Samsung, and successfully introduced a new strategic supplier to the global market on behalf of 44 operating companies.
Vice President of Procurement in the Middle East: Managed large teams and complex projects across 12 countries, creating regional strategies and improving operational efficiencies, which included securing volume commitments and enhancing sales with key accounts.
Co-Founder of FOCUS Consulting:
Led transformative Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) projects across four continents, showcasing his ability to drive change and efficiency in diverse settings such as BELGACOM in Belgium, DU in Dubai, ZAIN & CELTEL in Amsterdam, and ORANGE France Telecom in Belgium.TMT C-suite Advisory and Digital Transformation Leadership at FOCUS Consulting: Advised top-tier companies like MTN and Cisco Systems in the Middle East and DroppGroup in the USA on digital transformation and deep-tech strategies,
Procurement & Supply Chain
B2B - B2C - B2B2CProduct & Portfolio
B2B - B2C - B2B2C
10%
TCO
44
OpCo
$12bn
SPEND
5
CONTINENTS
$1,4bn
PORTFOLIO
20%
ROI
Procurement & Supply Chain
Product & Portfolio
Featured in 2019
Meet Our Founder
Reza H. Tabatabai
A Visionary Leader Bridging Technological Innovation and Sustainable Business Practices
Reza Hagel Tabatabai is a distinguished leader and innovator in the technology and telecommunications sectors, known for his strategic foresight and dynamic contributions to global markets. As the founder and guiding force of FOCUS, a boutique management consulting firm recognized by Bloomberg in 2019, Hagel has been at the forefront of the tech sector's evolutionary strides, embodying a career enriched with over two decades of substantial expertise. His tenure at Huawei Technologies as the Regional Vice President and his transformative role at Sony & Ericsson have been marked by significant growth and groundbreaking innovations. His strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in orchestrating large-scale transformations, adeptly leading multinational teams, and realizing substantial cost savings and returns on investment across 68 countries. Beyond his notable business acumen, Hagel's ethos revolves around ethical practices, sustainability, and the societal impact of corporate actions. His approach is characterized by a genuine commitment to corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship, which are as integral to his operations as his ability to anticipate and shape market trends. With a profound understanding of the intricacies of global economies and the digital landscape, Reza Hagel Tabatabai stands out as a visionary leader. His adept fusion of technological insight with commercial acumen not only garners economic success but also charts a path for sustainable and responsible business development in the digital age.
Thought Leadership
Reza is a very passionate and creative person, with excellent leadership skills. He exhibited great knowledge among his colleagues and a great capability to grasp a holistic view of business.
Corina Prince
Supplier Management
Skills & Competencies
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