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Jose Halago

Sales Director, Middle East and Africa at Flag Telecom
21.1 yrs experienceTelecommunications
Apr 2025

The move

MoveGlobal Cloud Xchange FLAG
TitleSales Director, Middle East and Africa Region Sales Director
LocationDubai Dubai
Career arcLong-term resident
Cross-border moveYes · Uae United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE23.7
Total experience21.1 years
FLAG headcount501-1,000 employees
FLAG industryTelecommunications
FLAG HQLondon
FLAG typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Sales DirectorApr 2025 — Present
    FLAG· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Sales Director, Middle East and Africa RegionOct 2018 — Present
    Global Cloud Xchange· Dubai, UAE
  3. Regional Sales ManagerOct 2014 — Present
    Global Cloud Xchange· United Arab Emirates
  4. Head of Products and Customer ServicesSep 2013 — Sep 2014
    Gulf Bridge International· Dubai Internet City, Dubai UAE
  5. International Carrier Data Marketing ManagerMay 2011 — Sep 2013
    du· Al Salam Tower Dubai Media City Dubai UAE
  6. IP Transport Sr. EngineerNov 2008 — Jul 2011
    du
  7. Technical Support EngineerMar 2005 — Nov 2008
    Huawei Technologies

Education

Top skills

Product ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipTeam ManagementWirelessNew Account GrowthSolution Selling

About

More than 20 years of experience in Telecommunications Industry with a proven track record starting from Engineering roles to Product Management, and now as a Sales Director who exceeds performance not only on lead to close deals but with after-sales management as well. Equipped with the fundamental foundations enhanced throughout the years and full enthusiasm for further roles and learning.

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