Felix Wass

Fully responsible for an integrated Telecoms and IT/ Cloud Service provider with diversified portfolio: Managed Services, NOC Operations (TL9000 certification - for NOC one of 13 globally), Security (SOC) Operations, Full Turn Key Deployment (OSP, Civils, Facilities, ...), Data Center Hosting (only Tier 3+ certified Data Centers in KSA), Cloud Services (hyperconverged cloud)

Develop and execute business turnaround and expansion strategy for a communication solutions provider and system integrator in the MEA region. •Transformed the firm into a long term viable, profitable business; •Led and restructured finance function and negotiations with finance partners; •Increased sales by 50% in 3 months with increased EBITDA; •Developed professional service organisation generating 50% sales, 60% EBITDA •Established Blue Chip client base in different industry verticals with tailor

Strategy development and execution, operational and finance management, and providing visionary leadership for newly-established private investment management company in the Middle East and COO of a communications solution provider. Developed executive and business plan for a hosted call centre and IT manager services start-up.

Responsible for all aspects of the business of a mobile operator with fixed/ international/ broadband subsidiary. Within very short time achieved efficiency improvements and higher gross-ads than the competitors. Put programs in place to develop the process landscape in all areas and redirect the strategy of the company to put it on a proper long term footing.

Senior Executive responsible for all aspects of telecommunications and information technology and systems of Alfa in Lebanon (managed by DETECON and FAL DETE TELECOMMUNICATIONS); took over the operation from France Telecom in Lebanon, with 50+% of staff leaving at the start of tenure due to governmental incentives. Define the technical vision and provide management and direction for reaching primary technological goals, including the full network, IT, and business technology strategy, architecture, implemen

Directed initiatives for one of the fastest 3G network roll-outs in the world, and served as a catalyst for positive change and transformed the business into a profitable proposition for Siemens Mobile UK;

In charge of managing Network Engineering and later full technology organisation for nationwide TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio Access) in the U.K., Germany, France and Belgium., and deploying all technical support functions for this provider of a wide range of mobile business communication solutions in many target markets. Led initiatives during a period of dynamic change relative to the restructuring of the entire engineering group

Advanced through progressively responsible roles with several global divisions of Siemens. Held P&L responsibility for 26 Central/ East European wireless loop solution projects and for several major GSM infrastructure projects in the Czech Republic; scope of projects included coaching teams in Munich, and coaching and developing/executing strategies for in-country teams. Oversaw 300 personnel.