Samir Touat
About Samir Touat
Samir Touat serves as the Executive Director of Corporate Restructuring and Integration at Mood Media in London, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in business transformation and management across various companies, including Genband and Nortel Networks.
Work at Mood Media
Samir Touat has served as the Executive Director of Corporate Restructuring and Integration at Mood Media since 2018. In this role, he has led the European ERP integration efforts, collaborating with department heads across Operations, Sales, Finance, and Creative. He has assessed operational and management teams within the organization to identify skill gaps and has worked closely with VPs, Directors, and mid-management to deliver European projects through the management of multiple work streams. His responsibilities also include providing robust management and monitoring of change programs, delivering presentations and reports to key stakeholders such as the Board and management.
Education and Expertise
Samir Touat holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He achieved a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electronic & Computer Engineering from Ecole nationale polytechnique from 1988 to 1993. He then pursued a Master's degree in Robotics at Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI) from 1993 to 1994. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master's in Telecommunications Systems from Université de Marne-la-Vallée in 1994-1995. He completed an Executive MBA at Hult International Business School, focusing on Finance, Operations, Strategy, Leadership, and Innovation, from 2012 to 2014.
Background
Before joining Mood Media, Samir Touat gained extensive experience in various roles within the telecommunications sector. He worked at Nortel Networks in several capacities, including Senior Technical Account Manager and Senior Manager for UK & Ireland - Implementation and Consulting Services. He also served as a Consultant for Wireless Network Performance at SFR in Paris. His early career included a position as a Research Engineer in Next Generation Wireless Access at Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers in Paris.
Previous Experience
Samir Touat's professional journey includes significant roles prior to his current position. He worked at Genband as Senior Manager of Business Transformation from 2009 to 2011. His tenure at Nortel Networks spanned several years, where he held positions from Senior Network Design Engineer to Senior Manager. Additionally, he worked at SFR and Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, contributing to his expertise in telecommunications and business transformation.
Achievements
At Mood Media, Samir Touat has played a key role in identifying cash levers to improve Operating Cash Flow management. His contributions have been instrumental in assessing skill gaps within teams and managing change programs effectively. He has delivered presentations and reports to key stakeholders, showcasing his ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.