Maaz Sheikh

Career arc

1. Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder2014 — Present

   STARZ PLAY· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2. Chief Sales and Operations OfficerJan 2007 — 2014

   OSN· Dubai, UAE
3. Vice-President, Worldwide Sales & Marketing2005 — 2007

   JDA Software· Greater Denver Area
4. Vice-President, Sales & Marketing2001 — 2005

   VVirtela Communications - NTT Communications Company· Greater Denver Area
5. VPN Product Manager1999 — 2001

   XO Communications· San Francisco Bay Area
6. Consulting ManagerAug 1997 — 1999

   Cap Gemini Ernst & Young· San Francisco Bay Area
7. Corporate Finance1996 — 1997

   Sprint· Kansas City, Missouri Area

Education

• Oklahoma State University
  Bachelor of Science · Electrical and Computer Engineering1989 — 1993
• The University of Kansas
  MBA · Marketing1994 — 1996

About

2023 100 Most Inspiring Leaders 2023 Media CEO of the Year 2020 Broadcast Executive of the Year 2019 Media CEO of the Year 2019 GCC 100 - Inspiring Leaders 2018 Dubai 100 - 100 Influential People Helping Shape The Emirate . As Co-Founder & CEO of STARZ PLAY, Maaz Sheikh is responsible for leading STARZ PLAY, one of the world’s fastest growing entertainment services, to Middle East, Pakistan and Africa. With more than 25 years’ experience in the media and technology sector, throughout his career he has been driven by a passion for emerging technologies and the best possible user experience for customers. STARZ PLAY has developed advanced technology and user friendly apps to provide a premium viewing experience that includes original shows and content sourced from some of the most im

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