Badi Abdallah
About Badi Abdallah
Badi Abdallah serves as the VP Operations Africa at NuRAN Wireless, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in telecommunications and engineering, he has previously worked in various leadership roles across multiple companies and countries.
Work at NuRAN Wireless
Badi Abdallah has served as the Vice President of Operations for Africa at NuRAN Wireless since 2021. In this role, he oversees operational strategies and execution across the African continent. His leadership focuses on enhancing the company's telecommunications infrastructure and expanding its market presence. Abdallah's experience in managing large teams and complex projects contributes to NuRAN's objectives in delivering reliable connectivity solutions.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Prior to his current position, Abdallah held several key roles in the telecommunications sector. He was the Chief Operating Officer at Siteg from 2015 to 2016 in Beirut, Lebanon. He also served as the Chief Operating Officer for Airtel Africa at Ericsson from 2013 to 2014 in Congo B-Gabon. His experience includes working with Millicom Group International as CTO in the DRC from 2006 to 2008 and as a Senior Advisor at Africell in 1999. Additionally, he has worked as a Project Director at Huawei Technologies and as a Senior Technical Project Manager at ZTE.
Education and Expertise
Badi Abdallah has a strong educational background in engineering and business management. He earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering from Northeastern University in the USA, studying from 1979 to 1985. He also holds two Master of Business Administration degrees, one from ESA Business School and another from HEC Paris, both completed between 1998 and 2000. His academic qualifications support his extensive expertise in telecommunications and civil engineering project management.
Leadership and Team Management
Abdallah has demonstrated significant leadership capabilities throughout his career. He has led and motivated teams of over 150 employees across various global projects. His experience includes managing operations in challenging environments, including war zones, showcasing his ability to maintain operational efficiency under pressure. Abdallah's leadership style emphasizes collaboration and strategic planning to achieve organizational goals.
Project Management and Multivendor Experience
Badi Abdallah possesses extensive experience in managing multivendor projects, having collaborated with major telecommunications companies such as Huawei, Ericsson, Alcatel, and NSN. His expertise encompasses the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, deployment, and implementation of telecom infrastructure. Abdallah's background in profit and loss management for business divisions further enhances his project management capabilities.