Nader Abou-Dagga Ph.D — CEO

With two decades of international experience in the energy and grid software sector, I’ve built a strong track record of delivering commercial growth, leading high-impact teams, and scaling enterprise software businesses across MENAT, Europe, SSA, and APAC. Currently leading a regional software business & P&L with $50M+ in order intake and $30M in annual revenue, I bring deep expertise in enterprise sales, P&L ownership, and digital transformation for utilities. My work spans across Asset Management, APM, SCADA/EMS, and Mobility solutions—enabling critical infrastructure to become smarter, more reliable, and future-ready. What sets me apart is my ability to connect vision with execution: I grow markets, lead multicultural teams, build strong customer relationships, and deliver results—consistently driving double-digit growth, expanding into new geographies, and turning strategy into scalable impact. I’m passionate about energy innovation, collaborative leadership, and creating value that lasts. I thrive in fast-moving environments where technology, strategy, and purpose intersect—and I’m always open to impactful conversations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert in energy and grid software solutions.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience: 20 yrs 8 mos

Skills

P&l Management
Digital Transformation
Sales Operations
Business Development
Asset Management
Project Management
Software Development
Product Management
Agile Methodologies

Career Highlights

Two decades of international energy sector experience
Led $50M+ order intake and $30M annual revenue
Expert in digital transformation for utilities

Work Experience

GE Vernova

Enterprise Software Managing Director & P&L Leader (4 yrs 2 mos)

GE Grid Solutions

MEA Enterprise Software Sales & Business Development Director (2 yrs 10 mos)

GE Digital

Regional Buisiness development manager (2 yrs)

Country Delivery Manager General Electric, Regional ALM/APM business Leader (1 yr 10 mos)

Alstom

Software Product Manager (3 yrs 7 mos)

Réseau de Transport d'Électricité

Software Architect consultant (Partenor Group) (2 yrs 6 mos)

Enedis (ex ERDF)

Senior Energy & Software Consultant (Partnor Group) (2 yrs 6 mos)

Atos

Senior Software Development Engineer (3 yrs 2 mos)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée

Master of Computer Applications & Geographic Information System at Ecole nationale des Sciences géographiques

Industrial Engeneer at Ecole Nationale Polytechnique

Nader Abou-Dagga Ph.D

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates20 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Two decades of international energy sector experience
Led $50M+ order intake and $30M annual revenue
Expert in digital transformation for utilities

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert in energy and grid software solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

P&l ManagementDigital TransformationSales OperationsBusiness DevelopmentAsset ManagementProject ManagementSoftware DevelopmentProduct ManagementAgile Methodologies

Other Skills

Agile & Waterfall MethodologiesAgile Application DevelopmentArabicBuilding New BusinessBusiness BuildingBusiness ManagementBusiness StrategyBusiness TransformationBusiness Unit Start-upCreative Problem SolvingCustomer SatisfactionCustomer-Focused SellingDigital BusinessDigital StrategyElectrical Grid

About

Experience

Ge vernova

Enterprise Software Managing Director & P&L Leader

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for the end-to-end financial performance of a software business, overseeing the full balance sheet and P&L metrics, including $50M in Order Intake and $30M in revenue. Accountabilities span across Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Fully Productive Cost (FPC), SG&A, and Operating Profit.
Led the development and execution of the commercial strategy, driving sustainable business growth and ensuring strong operational performance.
Oversaw organizational effectiveness and led the Monthly Operating Reviews with the SVP to report on performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.
Ensured full adherence to company policies, regulatory compliance, and legal governance across all business functions.

EnglishCustomer-Focused SellingHigh Performance TeamsSmart GridBusiness ManagementDigital Business+31

Ge grid solutions

MEA Enterprise Software Sales & Business Development Director

Jun 2019 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sales Director | $30M+ Order Intake | Driving Growth in Energy Software Across MENAT, SSA | Digital Grid | Enterprise SaaS | P&L Owner
In charge of ~30M$ OT/IT Digital solution sales and market growth in MEA region
Digital Products: GIS, Grid Asset Performance Management (Grid APM), Asset Management, Distribution Management System, Asset Management
Customers: UAE (ADNOC, TRANSCO), Oman (PDO, Aramco), KSA (National Grid, Aramco), Algeria (Sonal gaz, Sonatrac), Qatar (QAPKO, Kahramaa)
Responsible of annual 30M$ Order Intake and business growth and sales strategy for MEA region
Managing opportunities pipeline growth, and commercial operation rhythm with sales community
Maintaining and developing C level relationship with MENAT customers
In charge of the regional annual sales and CM% target and their reporting on monthly bases
Managing sales community of 15 sales and BD managers for MENAT region

EnglishCustomer-Focused SellingHigh Performance TeamsDigital BusinessStrategy ConsultingUtilities+11

Ge digital

2 roles

Regional Buisiness development manager

Jul 2017 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs

MENAT region, In charge of GE asset management, DMS, GIS and APM product

EnglishCustomer-Focused SellingHigh Performance TeamsDigital BusinessSoftware IndustryStrategy Consulting+10

Country Delivery Manager General Electric, Regional ALM/APM business Leader

Aug 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

In charge of the delivery of portfolio of projects (SCADA/EMS/DMS) of 20M USD
Project Management : Quality, Budget & time management
Scope management
Team management
Customer relationship & comity reporting and management

EnglishHigh Performance TeamsDigital BusinessSoftware IndustryUtilitiesProject Delivery+8

Alstom

Software Product Manager

Jan 2012 – Aug 2015 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

In charge of defining product scope specifications, product road map and release definition
In charge of the product road map with regards of the customers requirements and the market needs
Supporting the pre-sales and business development to promote the product in multiple countries
Product budget definition and presentation to the marketing
Securing customer satisfaction and product upgrades considering the market orientation
Implementation of the agile method in the process of product development, Validation of sprints

Agile & Waterfall MethodologiesEnglishDigital BusinessUtilitiesArabicDigital Strategy+8

Réseau de transport d'électricité

Software Architect consultant (Partenor Group)

Jun 2010 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Definition of technical and business specifications
Validation of software and hardware designs and performances solution: (SAP, Maximo-ESRI)
Validating factory and sites tests
Follow-up with customer in the project integration and solution validation and reporting project progress
Technologies: Maximo, SAP, Esri, Java J2EE Webservices integration. Enterprise Architect, Oracle Field Service

Agile & Waterfall MethodologiesSoftware Product ManagementSoftware as a Service (SaaS)

Enedis (ex erdf)

Senior Energy & Software Consultant (Partnor Group)

Jun 2008 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Paris Area, France

Smallworld asset management to maintain 40 M distribution Assets for France
Software development and testing
Database migration/audit, correction & Application testing
Technologies: Java J2EE.Oracle, SQL Server, Smallworld, Java J2EE, Oracle

Agile & Waterfall MethodologiesSoftware Product ManagementSoftware as a Service (SaaS)

Atos

Senior Software Development Engineer

Jul 2005 – Sep 2008 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

Software development (.net, Java J2EE, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Web application)
Software testing (functional and technical test) & Database development and queries (Oracle, SQL Server)
Technologies: .Net, Eclipse, Java J2EE, Websphere, Jboss, Html

Software as a Service (SaaS)