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FOCUS Consulting (2021-2024)
Managing Director & Chief Digital Business Transformation Officer

• Pioneered comprehensive digital transformation initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and the USA, utilizing AI, IoT, Edge, hybrid cloud, and Blockchain to bolster client growth and operational efficiency.

• Initiated the creation of a deep tech portfolio consisting of 5 companies under MobiQ, laying the groundwork for new technological advancements and potential future revenue streams.

• Established strategic partnerships with key technology service providers, leading to the launch of 10 innovative services. This collaboration resulted in a 50% revenue growth and a 40% enhancement in technological capabilities within two years

• Significantly improved a major operator’s operational efficiency by 30% and reduced technology procurement costs by 20%, realizing $50 million in savings and enhancing customer satisfaction by 25%.

• Authored pivotal papers and conducted workshops on digital innovation, achieving a 20% growth in thought leadership recognition within the industry.
   

Managing Director and Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Transformation (2012-2021)

• Spearheaded procurement and supply chain transformations, achieving a landmark $2.6 billion network transformation initiative, enhancing process efficiency by 40%, and managing an $840 million budget.

• Efficiency Mastery: Led a 139-member team in the Middle East, achieving an 11.3% reduction in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and establishing a Greenfield SCM for a mobile operator, handling $1.2 billion contracts.​

 

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES (2010-2012)
Senior Vice President Procurement Midde East

Directed procurement and logistics across MEA, managing a team of 89 FTEs and achieving substantial TCO reductions.

• Managed a $280 million yearly spend, delivering a 15.3% TCO reduction by transitioning procurement from location-based to product line-based, thereby enhancing operational efficiency by 18%.

• Led a diverse team of 22, including regional Vice Presidents and country procurement directors, across 12 countries.

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ORANGE, Belgium  (2009-2010)
Head of IT Outsourcing, Interim

• Achieved a 50% TCO reduction on a $20 million spend through strategic contract negotiations and IT spend consolidation, improving service delivery flexibility and reducing risk.

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ZAIN GROUP, Netherlands (2008-2009)
Group Product, Content and Supply Principle Consultant

• Drove a 20% TCO reduction across a $250 million spend by leading consolidation efforts, contributing to a 15% increase in operational synergy across 22 operating companies.

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DU EITC, UAE  (2007-2008)
Principal Consultant, Logistics Process Management

• Revamped logistics processes for Dubai's 2nd mobile operator, establishing KPIs and SLAs that optimized JIT & VMI strategies.

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BELGACOM, Belgium  (2006-2007)
Principal Consultant, Telecom Sourcing

• Oversaw a $600m budget, reducing TCO by 10% yearly, and launched Europe's first Mobile TV with Samsung, leading process and cost optimization. Managed E2E engagement of new global supplier.

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VODAFONE GROUP, Germany  (2004-2006)

Asian Supplier & Product Manager

• Managed a $600m spend across 44 OpCos, achieving an Year over Year TCO reduction of 10%

• Oversaw relationships with Asian suppliers and product delivery for Vodafone Live! Launching the first European Mobile TV with Samsung

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SHARP MOBILE, United Kingdom  (2003-2004)
EMEA Head of Mobile Portfolio Planning

• Part of the European Executive Management team, with product and Industrial Design team in UK and Japan.

• Delivered product line-ups and launched the first music handset Flagship with Vodafone Group.

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SONY ERICSSON, Sweden  (2001-2003)
Global Product Planning Executive

• Planned and launched mobile handsets, leading a cross-functional team in Taiwan, US and Sweden

• Headed data analytics and BI reporting, and R&D innovation initiatives.

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