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Frank B.

SVP Strategy & Alliances | Entrepreneur | Digital AI Expert & Strategist | Deep Tech Geek & Maker | Crypto Advisor
28.3 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Jan 2026

The move

MoveFPT Software Middle East FPT Software
TitleChief Digital Transformation Officer SVP, Head of Corporate Strategy & Growth
LocationDubai Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE2.9
Total experience28.3 years
FPT Software headcount10,001+ employees
FPT Software industryIT Services and IT Consulting
FPT Software HQHanoi
FPT Software typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. SVP, Head of Corporate Strategy & GrowthJan 2026 — Present
    FPT Software· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Chief Digital Transformation OfficerJul 2023 — Jan 2026
    FPT Software Middle East· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Permanent
  3. Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO)May 2021 — Aug 2023
    FPT Software Holdings Japan· Tokyo, Japan· Permanent
  4. Global Director of Digital Transformation (DX) DivisionJan 2021 — Jan 2026
    FPT Software· Japan· Contract
  5. V.P., Digital Transformation Leader Asia Pacific & ChinaDec 2015 — Jan 2021
    Airbus Group· Tokyo· Full-time
  6. VIP Customer Care - Senior ManagerJan 2013 — Dec 2015
    Airbus Defence and Space· Tokyo, Japan
  7. International Sales Director & GeoSpatial Processing Systems China Division Senior ManagerJan 2011 — Dec 2013
    Astrium Geo-Information Services· Beijing,China· Full-time
  8. APAC & China Business Development & Office Senior Manager2006 — 2011
    Infoterra France SAS· Beijing,China· Full-time
  9. Head of Service Business Unit2002 — 2005
    Infoterra France SAS
  10. R&D Deputy Director2000 — 2002
    ISTAR· Full-time
  11. R&D Engineer1999 — 2000
    ISTAR
  12. Student1997 — 1999
    ISTAR

Education

Top skills

Business AnalysisProduct DevelopmentGPSBusiness DevelopmentProblem SolvingArtificial Intelligence (AI)

About

Experienced sales & digital specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation, aerospace, and service industries. Motivating leader with history of building and managing sales and digital innovation teams. Proficient at identifying issues and integrating innovative and out-of-the box solutions to achieve operational & sales results along with clear digital strategy helping to transform existing businesses to tackle new disruptive challenges. Strong skills in sales, strategy, business development and technology with a master's degree focused in Computer Vision & Artificial Intelligence from University of Sophia Antipolis.

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