Hassan Wahla
About Hassan Wahla
Hassan Wahla is the Chief Customer Officer at Telenav with over 20 years of experience in the automotive and wireless industries.
Title and Role
Hassan Wahla is the Chief Customer Officer at Telenav, where he has been serving since 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he is responsible for leading initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and experience across the company's offerings.
Professional Experience
Hassan Wahla has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the automotive and wireless industries. His career includes significant roles such as President, Automotive at Telenav from 2014 to 2020, and Vice President, Business Development at Telenav from 2005 to 2014. Prior to Telenav, he worked at Nextel Communications as a Senior Product Manager, LBS, from 2003 to 2005, where he managed the GPS Tracking Product Portfolio and developed the Consumer LBS strategy.
Early Career
Before joining Telenav and Nextel, Hassan Wahla had a notable career at other leading companies. He worked as Vice President of Business Development at Wireless Multimedia Solutions from 2002 to 2003, Director of Business Development at MicroStrategy, Inc. from 1999 to 2002, and Management Consultant at Maritime Power Corporation from 1993 to 1999. These roles provided him with comprehensive insights and expertise in business development and management.
Educational Background
Hassan Wahla holds a Master of International Affairs in International Banking and Finance from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), obtained between 1997 and 1999. He also has a Master of Science in Information Management from Stevens Institute of Technology, earned from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 1988 to 1993.
Leadership and Expertise
Since joining Telenav in 2005, Hassan Wahla has played a critical role in leading the automotive business unit alongside Co-President Sal Dhanani. His extensive experience in business development and product management has been pivotal to Telenav's strategy and growth in the automotive sector.