May 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Oxford, United Kingdom · On-site

• Led the commercialization of L4 autonomous driving software, securing multiple multi-year recurring revenue contracts.
• Successfully completed Series B funding round, raising $50M to fuel company growth and innovation.
• Scaled the organization from 30 to 180 employees, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Mar 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos · London, United Kingdom

• Spearheaded the development of Tantalum’s digital B2C and B2B connected car platform, enhancing automotive data monetization.
• Operationalized the pioneering in-vehicle payment gateway, Pay.Car, through strategic partnerships with SAP, JP Morgan, and Paymetric.
• Established key ecosystem partnerships with industry leaders, integrating services like automated insurance and intelligent parking into the marketplace.

Apr 2012 – Mar 2017 · 4 yrs 11 mos

• Oversaw Ericsson’s regional solution sales and delivery team of 2,500 across 16 European countries.
• Managed a diverse portfolio including Cloud, Digital, IoT, and Media products and professional services.
• Successfully led key programs in network and digital transformation for major clients like Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom.
• Led the acquisition of two professional services companies in Germany to enhance local capabilities.

Apr 2010 – Mar 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Country Manager responsible for Ericsson’s operations in Turkey with $500M in revenues and
• responsibility managing 1,000 people during 2010-2012.

Sep 2005 – Apr 2010 · 4 yrs 7 mos

• Managed Ericsson’s activities in the Software, IT and Consulting domains in Turkey and Israel.

May 2004 – Aug 2005 · 1 yr 3 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed the Sapient team across the US and India, ensuring seamless delivery of IT services for Nextel’s mobile and web applications.
• Oversaw the operational transition from Nextel's in-house team to Sapient's outsourced model, facilitating organizational change.
• Planned and executed the initial setup and day-to-day management of a large-scale operation, enhancing collaboration between teams.

Jul 1996 – May 2004 · 7 yrs 10 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led consulting engagements and program delivery across public sector practices, including Healthcare, Taxation, and Social Services.
• Acted as a subject matter expert and business development lead, building client relationships and accelerating project outcomes.
• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution and delivery.