Muhammad Bilal
About Muhammad Bilal
Muhammad Bilal serves as the Head of Global Connectivity Business at General Motors, leveraging over two decades of experience in the ICT industry. His career includes significant roles at Wateen Telecom, TELUS, and Millicom, where he focused on technology strategy and program management.
Current Role at General Motors
Since 2021, Muhammad Bilal has served as the Head of Global Connectivity Business at General Motors. In this role, he has been instrumental in leading global connectivity initiatives, focusing on enhancing the company's technological capabilities and business management strategies. His leadership is aimed at integrating advanced connectivity solutions within the automotive sector.
Previous Experience at Wateen Telecom
Muhammad Bilal held multiple positions at Wateen Telecom Limited from 2006 to 2017. He started as the Head of Program Management Office for one year, then progressed to Director Network Engineering for eight years. He also served as Director Carrier & Enterprise Business for one year. His tenure at Wateen Telecom was marked by significant contributions to network engineering and program management.
Experience at TELUS
From 2017 to 2021, Muhammad Bilal worked at TELUS as a Senior Product Manager for Emerging Products. In this position, he focused on developing and managing innovative product offerings, contributing to the company's growth in the technology sector. His role involved strategic planning and execution of product initiatives.
Educational Background
Muhammad Bilal studied at Cornell University, where he gained advanced knowledge relevant to his career in technology and business management. He also attended the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, from 1995 to 2000, and completed a program at Lahore University of Management Sciences in Finance for Non-Financial Managers. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the ICT industry.
Industry Experience and Expertise
With over two decades of experience in the ICT industry, Muhammad Bilal has developed a strong background in product and program management. His expertise encompasses technology strategy and business management, which has been critical in his leadership roles across various organizations, including Millicom (Tigo) and Gateway Gulf.