Salman Farooq
About Salman Farooq
Salman Farooq serves as the Senior Director of Large Enterprise & Government Channel Marketing at du in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a position he has held since 2018. He holds an MBA from Hult International Business School and has extensive experience in marketing and management roles within the telecommunications sector.
Work at du
Salman Farooq has held multiple positions at du, a telecommunications company in the UAE. He began his tenure at du as a Segment Delivery Manager in 2007, where he worked for nine months. He then transitioned to the role of Market Launch Manager for five months before becoming a Senior Manager of Marketing from 2010 to 2013. Following this, he served as Director of Product Marketing - Enterprise from 2013 to 2016. In 2017, he took on the role of Head of Large Enterprise and Government Marketing for 11 months. Currently, he is the Senior Director of Large Enterprise & Government Channel Marketing, a position he has held since 2018.
Education and Expertise
Salman Farooq earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hult International Business School, attending from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering at the National University of Science and Technology from 1999 to 2002. He also completed his A-levels at University College Lahore from 1996 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in marketing and telecommunications.
Background
Before joining du, Salman Farooq worked at Mobilink PMCL as Team Leader for VAS Planning from 2004 to 2006. He then worked at WOL Telecom Ltd as a Network Engineer from 2002 to 2004. His early career experiences in engineering and planning contributed to his understanding of the telecommunications industry, which he has built upon during his time at du.
Career Progression
Salman Farooq's career in the telecommunications sector spans over a decade, with significant roles at du and previous companies. After starting as a Network Engineer, he progressed through various marketing and management positions at du, showcasing his ability to adapt and lead in different capacities. His roles have included managing product marketing and overseeing large enterprise and government marketing strategies, reflecting his comprehensive understanding of market dynamics.