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Abdelkader Najja

Vice President Sales Middle East and Africa at BICS
24.9 yrs experienceTelecommunications
Jan 2022

The move

MoveIBasis → BICS
TitleAccount Manager Middle East and North Africa → Vice President Sales Middle East and Africa
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageArabic, Dutch
Years in UAE10.3
Total experience24.9 years
BICS headcount501-1,000 employees
BICS industryTelecommunications
BICS HQBrussels, Brussels Region
BICS founded1996
BICS typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Vice President Sales Middle East and AfricaJan 2022 — Present
    BICS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Vice President Sales Middle East and North AfricaApr 2017 — Jan 2022
    BICS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Account Manager MaghrebJan 2016 — Mar 2017
    BICS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. Account Manager MaghrebJul 2009 — Dec 2015
    BICS· Brussels
  5. Account Manager Middle East and North AfricaFeb 2007 — Jun 2009
    IBasis
  6. Manager Large Customer UnitJun 2004 — Feb 2007
    KPN
  7. Manager HRMar 2001 — Jun 2004
    KPN

Education

Languages

  • French · Professional working
  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • Dutch · Native or bilingual
  • English · Professional working

Top skills

Mobile DevicesWireless TechnologiesInternet Protocol (IP)Voice over IP (VoIP)RoamingBusiness Strategy

About

As a leading international communications enabler, BICS is connecting the world by creating reliable and secure mobile experiences anytime, anywhere. Our aim is to bridge the gap between the traditional telecoms world and new unconventional communications service providers across the globe.   We are a global voice carrier and the leading provider of mobile data services worldwide. Our solutions are essential for supporting the modern lifestyle of today’s device-hungry consumer – from global mobile connectivity, seamless roaming experiences, fraud prevention and authentication, to global messaging and the Internet of Things.  Strong expertise in the telecommunication industry with over 20 years of extensive experience in business development, sales and supporting enterprises and mobile op

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