Juan Castano Colina
About Juan Castano Colina
Juan Castano Colina serves as the Head of Strategy for Optical Networks at STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited, leveraging extensive experience in telecommunications and business development. He has held leadership roles at Corning Incorporated and FTTH Council MENA, and has a strong educational background in engineering and business management.
Current Role at Sterlite Technologies
Juan Castano Colina serves as the Head of Strategy for Optical Networks at STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited since 2021. In this role, he focuses on defining and executing strategies that drive the company's initiatives in the optical networks sector. His position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he has been actively involved in the optical networks industry.
Previous Experience at Corning Incorporated
Juan Castano Colina has held multiple roles at Corning Incorporated from 2007 to 2021. He began as an FTTH Engineer and progressed to Manager Carrier Systems, EMEA, and then to Regional Director for the Middle East. He also served as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia and Director of Business Development for EMEA. His tenure at Corning spanned over a decade, providing him with extensive experience in the telecommunications sector.
Leadership at FTTH Council MENA
From 2017 to 2022, Juan Castano Colina was the President and Chairman of the Board at the FTTH Council MENA. In this leadership role, he contributed to the promotion and development of fiber-to-the-home initiatives across the Middle East and North Africa region, enhancing the telecommunications landscape.
Educational Background
Juan Castano Colina holds multiple degrees in engineering and business. He earned a Master of Science in Communications Engineering from Offenburg University of Applied Sciences and an MBA from ESCP Europe. Additionally, he studied Computational and Applied Mathematics at the National University of Ireland, Galway. His education provides a solid foundation for his career in both technical and strategic roles.
Angel Investor Role
Since 2021, Juan Castano Colina has been involved as an Angel Investor at Mission. This role allows him to leverage his extensive experience in business development and strategic management to support emerging companies and innovations in various sectors.