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Slobodan Marolov

TMT Expert | AI Transformation | Digital Transformation| Independent Consultant & Entrepreneur
20.2 yrs experienceTelecommunications
Feb 2025

The move

MoveBeyond ONE → Sahaba Group
TitleDirector Digital Transformation → Principal Consultant & Managing Director
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE18.7
Total experience20.2 years

Career arc

  1. Principal Consultant & Managing DirectorFeb 2025 — Present
    Sahaba Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Director Digital TransformationOct 2022 — Jan 2025
    Beyond ONE· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Director Digital TransformationMar 2021 — Oct 2022
    Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. External Telecom Advisor and ConsultantJun 2018 — Mar 2021
    Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa· United Arab Emirates
  5. Senior ConsultantApr 2018 — May 2018
    Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  6. Senior Business ConsultantDec 2017 — Apr 2018
    Ooredoo Oman· Muscat Governorate, Oman· Contract
  7. Senior Business ConsultantAug 2017 — Sep 2017
    Celcom Axiata Berhad· Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia· Contract
  8. Co-Founder and Member of BoardMar 2017 — Mar 2019
    TSBA· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  9. Delivery ManagerApr 2014 — Mar 2017
    Ericsson· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  10. Release ManagerMay 2013 — Mar 2014
    Ericsson· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  11. Senior Business ConsultantFeb 2012 — Apr 2013
    Ericsson· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  12. Owner and Director of Business DevelopmentJul 2010 — Feb 2012
    ArtiSol ( Artificial Solutions) MEA· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  13. Senior ConsultantDec 2009 — Jul 2010
    Atos· Greece· Contract
  14. Business Release ManagerJun 2009 — Nov 2009
    Atos· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Contract
  15. Senior Quality Assurance ConsultantAug 2007 — Jun 2009
    Atos· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Contract

Education

Top skills

Digital TransformationNegotiationEnvisioningDigital InnovationSubject Matter ExpertsExecutive Team

About

Accomplished Telecom Executive with over 18 years of progressive experience, adept at driving large-scale digital transformation and pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration for Tier 1, and Tier 2 clients across diverse international markets including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. Proven ability to define and execute strategic vision for AI-native BSS solutions, optimizing enterprise architecture and business processes to deliver significant competitive advantage. Specialized in the successful launch and scaling of Digital Brands and MVNOs, including recent triumphs in Malaysia, Oman, Kuwait, and Colombia, by leveraging innovative IT and AI-first solutions to redefine operational paradigms. A seasoned People Leader with a strong background in comput

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