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Yasser Helmy

Vice President | Board Member | P&L Owner | Global Sales & Business Development Leader | EMEA, APAC, LATAM
28.9 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Jul 2024

The move

MoveLenovo → e&
TitleManaging Director, Asia Pacific Commercial IOT and Industry Solutions Group → Vice President - IOT
LocationSingapore → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Singapore → United Arab Emirates
Native languageEnglish, Arabic
Years in UAE13.3
Total experience28.9 years
e& headcount10,001+ employees
e& industryTechnology, Information and Internet
e& HQAbu Dhabi
e& typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Board MemberDec 2025 — Present
    Maxbyte Technologies
  2. Vice President - IOTJul 2024 — Present
    e&· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Managing Director, Asia Pacific Commercial IOT and Industry Solutions GroupAug 2020 — Jun 2023
    Lenovo· Singapore· Full-time
  4. GM - Smart Cities Asia Pacific Japan and ChinaAug 2017 — Jul 2020
    Cisco· Singapore· Full-time
  5. Sales and Business Development Leader - Smart Cities and IOT - EMEASep 2012 — Jul 2017
    Cisco· Munich, Germany· Full-time
  6. Vertical Sales Manager - Public Sector Local Government - EMEAAug 2011 — Aug 2012
    Cisco· Munich, Germany· Full-time
  7. Sales Manager - Smart Cities - Emerging Markets (EE, LATAM, MEA)Feb 2008 — Jul 2011
    Cisco· Dubai, UAE· Full-time
  8. Business Development Manager - Connected Real Estate - GCCJul 2005 — Jan 2008
    Cisco· Dubai, UAE· Full-time
  9. Sales and Business Development Manager - HP Networking, MENANov 2003 — Jun 2005
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise· Dubai, UAE· Full-time
  10. General ManagerJul 2001 — Oct 2003
    Fast Lane MEA· Dubai, UAE· Full-time
  11. Networking Consultant and InstructorOct 1999 — Jun 2001
    Fast Lane MEA· Dubai, UAE· Full-time
  12. Instructor and Network EngineerJan 1999 — Aug 1999
    Synergy Consulting & Training· Cairo, Egypt· Full-time
  13. Project Coordinator - IT InfrastructureOct 1998 — Dec 1998
    Mobinil· Cairo, Egypt· Contract
  14. Product Manager and Sales Specialist - Network Management SystemsMay 1998 — Sep 1998
    Raya Information Technology· Cairo, Egypt· Full-time
  15. System Engineer - Networking and CommunicationsJan 1997 — Apr 1998
    Raya Information Technology· Cairo, Egypt· Full-time

Education

Languages

  • English · Native or bilingual
  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • French · Professional working
  • German · Professional working

Top skills

Contract NegotiationAccount ManagementTeam BuildingResource ManagementCreative Problem SolvingDirect Sales

About

An accomplished global leader with extensive international experience working with a range of major organisations, driving change and developing a ‘smarter’ world through technology. As a thought leader, I have a global perspective that focuses on the challenges and opportunities for client organisations, and as a business development and new initiative specialist, I consistently deliver positive business outcomes through driving progressive technology roadmaps. I also lead and develop direct and matrix high-performing teams, drive a vision, establish actionable solutions, add value, achieve operational goals and maximise organisational profitability. Key expertise includes: Building High Performing Teams ◆ Business Development ◆ Sales Management ◆ Smart Cities ◆ Internet of Things (I

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