Mohamad Ali Wehbe
About Mohamad Ali Wehbe
Mohamad Ali Wehbe serves as the Director of Corporate Development, Mergers and Acquisitions at SITA, where he has worked since 2014. He has a strong background in sales operations and business development, with significant achievements in revenue growth and cost efficiencies.
Current Role at SITA
Mohamad Ali Wehbe serves as the Director of Corporate Development, Mergers and Acquisitions at SITA, a position he has held since 2014. He operates from the Geneva Area in Switzerland. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives that enhance SITA's market position and drive revenue growth. His responsibilities include overseeing mergers and acquisitions, as well as contributing to the company's overall corporate development strategy.
Previous Experience at SITA
Prior to his current role, Wehbe held multiple positions at SITA. He served as the Regional Director of Business Development from 2010 to 2012, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa. He then transitioned to the role of Regional Director of Sales Operations and Practice from 2012 to 2014, covering the Middle East, India, and Africa. During his tenure, he contributed to significant market penetration and consolidation strategies.
Educational Background
Wehbe has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Computer Science from Université Saint-Joseph from 1992 to 1996. He later pursued a Master's degree in IT Management at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL from 1998 to 1999. He also completed an Executive MBA at HEC Paris from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he studied Digital Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing at the University of California, Berkeley, where he obtained a certificate in 2013.
Achievements in Corporate Development
In his role at SITA, Wehbe has achieved notable outcomes, including sustainable cost efficiencies exceeding $60 million through strategic initiatives. He managed the carve-out and divestment of a $150 million passenger operations business unit. He also led the turnaround of a $50 million airport operations portfolio and closed buy-side transactions with Computer Vision startups, contributing to SITA's strategic growth.
Experience at Capgemini
Before joining SITA, Wehbe worked at Capgemini as an IT Consultant from 1999 to 2004. In this role, he provided consulting services that leveraged his expertise in IT management and business development. His experience at Capgemini laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in corporate development and mergers and acquisitions.