Khedir Yaakub
About Khedir Yaakub
Khedir Yaakub serves as the Regional Head of Marketing and Business Development at Forest Interactive in Malaysia since 2020. He has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, having held various roles at companies such as Huawei Technologies and Celcom.
Work at Forest Interactive
Khedir Yaakub has been serving as the Regional Head of Marketing and Business Development at Forest Interactive since 2020. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's market presence and driving business growth across the region. His responsibilities include developing marketing strategies and overseeing business development initiatives to enhance the company's offerings in the telecommunications sector.
Previous Experience at Huawei Technologies
Before joining Forest Interactive, Khedir worked at Huawei Technologies as the VAS Content Operation Manager for the Southern Pacific Carrier Software and Core Network Business Unit. His tenure lasted from 2012 to 2016 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. In this position, he managed content operations and contributed to the development of value-added services in the telecommunications industry.
Career Background in Telecommunications
Khedir's career in telecommunications began at Celcom, where he worked as a Technician from 1998 to 1999 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He later held a position as a Content Operations Specialist at Motricity for seven months in Bellevue, Washington, United States, from 2011 to 2012. His diverse roles in the industry have equipped him with a strong technical background in GSM and microwave technology.
Education and Expertise
Khedir studied Engineering at the British Malaysian Institute from 2000 to 2001 and Communication Engineering at the Polytechnic of Port Dickson from 1995 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in telecommunications, particularly in managed services and service fulfillment. He emphasizes versatility as a crucial factor for success in the telecommunications and IT sectors.
Current Role at Cradmetech International Limited
In addition to his role at Forest Interactive, Khedir has been the Director of Operations at Cradmetech International Limited since 2018 in Yuen Long, Hong Kong. His responsibilities in this position involve overseeing operational processes and ensuring efficient service delivery within the organization.