Maria Aquilla Anselm
About Maria Aquilla Anselm
Maria Aquilla Anselm serves as the Commercial Director for MENA at Callsign, a position she has held since 2020 in Dubai. With over 15 years of international experience in strategic business development across various technology sectors, she specializes in managing complex deals in banking and fintech.
Work at Callsign
Maria Aquilla Anselm has served as the Commercial Director for the MENA region at Callsign since 2020. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, she has focused on developing strategic business initiatives within the technology sector. Her role involves engaging with key stakeholders and managing high-value deals, particularly in digital identity and financial services.
Education and Expertise
Maria holds an MBA in Human Resource and Industrial Relations from the University of Madras, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Stella Maris College between 1998 and 2001. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in business development and strategic management across various technology verticals.
Background
Maria has over 15 years of international experience in developing regional business strategies across multiple sectors, including banking, payments, fintech, healthcare, and telecommunications. Her career includes significant roles at companies such as Unity Infotech Solutions LLC, NeST Information Technologies Pvt Ltd, CINQUE Technologies, and UST Global, where she honed her skills in account management and business development.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Maria has demonstrated expertise in risk consulting, digital identity, and core banking integrations. She has a proven track record in managing complex deals and engaging with C-level executives in the banking and financial sectors across the GCC, Africa, and Asia. Her skills in project management and strategic sales have contributed to her success in high-stakes environments.
Skills and Specializations
Maria is skilled in account mining, opportunity mapping, upselling, and cross-selling. She has hands-on experience in project management and is adept at ensuring timely project delivery. Additionally, she has collaborated with SEO companies to enhance product visibility and has a background in writing product descriptions for various platforms.