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Executive iCEO #30144
iCEO #30144

Samer's Profile

  • PositionCEO
  • NationalityCanada
  • Home countryUnited Arab Emirates

Experience

Spent 25+ years leading multi-million dollar ICT international MEA subsidiaries, mid-sized local companies and five start-ups at Board, MD, and BDM levels.

Major Achievements

My last assignment featured leading as international IT company regional HQ covering 21 countries with 800+ employees including 200 in R&D and a turnover of 750 m$. Innovative leader - that view opportunities from a combination of business, technical and operational perspectives - with passion for customer service excellence, operational simplicity and results-driven execution.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet
Electronics
IT/Computer Hardware
Software
Systems Integration
Telecommunications

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO/MD/COO/VP Bus Dev or Sales and marketing.
Sector: IT, Telco, Emerging technology, all sectors in the context of general management.
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: Middle East - GCC (UAE, Qatar, Saudi)

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments
Personal financial investment: 150-350K USD

Countries Covered

United Arab Emirates

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)
Business development (Expert)
Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)
New product or service launch (Expert)
Geographical expansion (Expert)
Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)
Pre or post investment audit (Professional)

Nationality

Canada

Home Country

United Arab Emirates

Availability

Full time

Education

Ph.D. in Business Marketing LaSalle USA/MS in Operation Research Texas A&M USA

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Management Experience

More than 15 years

Company Size

Start-up, SMB, Multinational

Interim Manager

Yes

Founder or Co-Founder

Yes

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Contractual Flexibility

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