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Joseph Cooney

Director, Digital Sales at du | Driving Revenue Growth Through CRM, AI, and Innovation
14.1 yrs experienceComputer Software
Aug 2025

The move

MoveEE du
TitleProduct Lead, EE Super App Transformation Director Digital Sales
LocationLondon Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · United Kingdom United Arab Emirates
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes
Native languageEnglish
Years in UAE3.8
Total experience14.1 years
du headcount1,001-5,000 employees
du industryTelecommunications
du HQDubai
du typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Director Digital SalesAug 2025 — Present
    du· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Director/Principal - Digital TransformationAug 2022 — Aug 2025
    du· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Product Lead, EE Super App TransformationApr 2021 — Oct 2022
    EE· London, England, United Kingdom· Full-time
  4. Digital Product Owner, Flex App | Venture ArchitectJul 2020 — Apr 2021
    EE· London, England, United Kingdom· Full-time
  5. Digital Product Owner, TV and Sport SalesJan 2020 — Jul 2020
    BT· London, United Kingdom
  6. Digital Product Strategy, Major ProgrammesApr 2019 — Jan 2020
    BT· London, United Kingdom· Full-time
  7. Product Manager, Data and Personalisation - Advertising and MediaAug 2018 — Apr 2019
    BT· London, United Kingdom· Full-time
  8. Product Manager, Digital Media (BT Sport, BT TV and BT.com)Sep 2016 — Aug 2018
    BT· London, United Kingdom
  9. Brand Consultancy and Business Development (Contracting)Jul 2015 — Sep 2016
    Abstract Media· Belfast, United Kingdom
  10. Customer Experience ManagerOct 2014 — Apr 2015
    Marriott International· Liverpool, United Kingdom
  11. Brand Communications and Strategy ManagerAug 2013 — Sep 2014
    Bentley Motors Ltd· Crewe, United Kingdom· Full-time
  12. Student Body AmbassadorNov 2011 — Jul 2013
    Liverpool John Moores University· Liverpool, United Kingdom

Education

Languages

  • German · Elementary
  • French · Elementary
  • English · Native or bilingual

Top skills

MarketplaceAd TechDigital SalesAnalyticsBrand StrategyProduct Strategy

About

Highlights of My Expertise • Enterprise Transformation: Led large-scale digital strategies, including next-best-action CRMs and hyper-personalised loyalty programs, redefining customer experiences and driving revenue growth. • AI-Driven Innovation: Leveraged PEGA, Generative AI, and conversational commerce to optimise digital ecosystems, increase ARPU, and transform eCommerce. • Digital Ventures: Pioneered new revenue streams with innovative product development and market-entry strategies, delivering cutting-edge solutions for next-gen audiences. • Research & Strategy: Conducted in-depth market analysis and facilitated CXO workshops, converting visionary concepts into actionable strategies. Key Achievements • UAE’s Largest Digital Transformation: Part-directing one of the UAE’s m

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