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 Mr Saad Nasir,
CEO VTEL holdings Extensive experience in the field of telecommunications and IT industry since 1980 (29 years).
Chief Executive Officer - Vtel Holdings – July 2009 – Present
VTEL Holdings Ltd. is a leading multinational corporation that is rapidly developing into a large and diversified player in the telecommunications industry offering fixed lines, mobile and data services.
VTEL’s Vision is to become a leading player in the field of converged broadband services.
Various positions at Zain Group - April 2004 – July 2009
Zain is the pioneer mobile telecommunications services provider in the Middle East and Africa. It currently operates in 24 countries with over 16,000 employees and more than 71,000 customers. Responsibilities included:
Chief Operating Officer – Middle East Region - Zain Group - May 2008 – July 2009
Responsibilities are to assist Middle East operations to achieve their short/long term goals and to ensure adherence with the overall company Strategy and Performance.
Chief Executive Officer – Zain Jordan - April 2006 - May 2008
Zain Jordan the first company to introduce GSM mobile services in Jordan and has been since its inception a leader in the market. Due to the nature of the market, it is imperative to maintain the momentum and preserve the leadership in this highly competitive volatile, economically challenged atmosphere.
Chief Commercial Officer - MTC Touch/Zain Group – Lebanon - April 2004 - April 2006
Zain Group holds the management contract for MTC Touch Lebanon, and as such held the position of CCO to oversee the major rebranding process, to become a principle effective performer in a market which needed innovative means to keep a competitive edge. Operations had to be revamped, to accommodate the needs of the customer base. Major responsibilities also included the direct communication and liaising with the Lebanese government (the owner).
Regional Manager/Assistant General Mgr - International Turnkey Systems – KSA - June 1997 - April 2004
A renowned regional company specializing in Information Technologies Solutions. Responsibilities included expanding markets and exploiting opportunities to further increase sales, by implementing innovative sales strategies and marketing plans, especially within the Saudi market. Managed to increase the revenue sales within the Kingdom of Saudi, to represent 45% of the company’s overall annual revenue.
Regional Manager - ZED Data Systems - Toronto - Canada - April 1994 - May 1997
The company is a well known for its reselling of data networking products and systems including CISCO, Motorola and other major systems. Responsibilities included direct sales of the products in the Ontario/ Quebec Region to major accounts including Bell Canada.
Sr Sales Executive/Major Accounts Mgr International Turnkey Systems – Kuwait - Dec.1983 - July 1991
Joined at the early days of the company, responsibilities included the attraction of major accounts, their management and retention. Worked closely with banks, airlines and other service providers to ensure that their custom needs are met. Worked on developing plans for expansion to ensure proper growth, continued development and sustainable profits. The company successfully grew into a regional company not only serving the Kuwaiti Market but other Gulf States, Saudi Arabia and later other parts of the World.
Technical Engineer & Sales Manager - Rakan International Enterprises - Kuwait - Nov 1980- Dec 1983
Joined as a technical support engineer, selling IT solutions and software while providing pre and after sales comprehensive service to the client.
Appearing: Day Two: Wednesday 25 November 2009 10.10 Keynote panel: Challenges faced connecting the under
connected across the region – is mobile broadband the
answer?
- Bridging the digital divide in Eurasia – what are the opportunities for operators
- Infrastructure requirements and challenges
- What type of subscribers will dominate the mobile broadband customer base?
- What proportion of the broadband market will be accounted for by mobile broadband, both in terms of connections and households?
- How much ARPU will subscribers generate and how will this change during the next five years as the subscriber base develops?
- What is the total revenue opportunity, and which segments and markets have the greatest revenue potential?
Mr Orhan Buday, Senior Representative,
Azercell Head Central Europe, Africa and Asia,
Vodafone Internet Services General Director,
Eagle Mobile 11.30 WiMAX – the market potential in Eurasia
- The latest forecasts for market size and value in Eurasia
- For whom is mobile WiMAX the natural migration path
- What are the investment drivers and conditions needed for successful deployment?
- How can mobile WiMAX entrants differentiate themselves from incumbent operators?
- Key risks and threats to mobile WiMAX
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