MAMohamed Ahlam
@ahlamm
Seasoned telecommunications entrepreneur and business leader driving sales, distribution and growth.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned business professional with 28 years of experience across sales, marketing, finance, administration and management in the telecommunications industry. I co-founded and chaired multiple distribution ventures that rapidly scaled island-wide dealer and sub-distribution networks.
As Co-Founder and Chairman of Zero 5, I built the company into a leading importer and distributor of smart devices and later expanded into domestic solar energy initiatives. I have also led Pulse Lanka and SparkGlobe as exclusive distributors, delivering tens of thousands of devices within short operational windows.
I have served as General Manager and Advisor/Consultant for several firms, including SkyTel and Techtrix, driving product development, budget control, profitability improvements and e-commerce expansion through www.techtrix.lk. My background includes hands-on experience in R&D, logistics partnerships and after-sales network development.
I bring a results-focused, target-oriented approach, strong leadership and business development skills, and a track record of scaling distribution channels and optimizing financial and operational processes. I am seeking opportunities where I can apply my distribution, sales and strategic growth expertise.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advisor – Consultant
Techtrix Pvt Ltd
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Advised Techtrix on product assortment and operations, expanding offerings to mobiles, IoT devices and computers and establishing island-wide delivery partnerships for www.techtrix.lk.
Co-Founder – Chairman
Zero 5 (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 1 month)
Co-founded and led Zero 5 as partner agent for Infinix and Orimo IoT; grew the company into a leading importer and distributor of smart devices in Sri Lanka and pivoted into domestic solar energy during national crises.
Co-Founder – Director
Pulse Lanka Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 7 months)
Launched Pulse Lanka as exclusive distributor for Coolpad smartphones, building an island-wide dealer and sub-distribution network and importing/distributing ~35,000 units within the first year.
Co-Founder – Director
SparkGlobe Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 7 months)
Founded SparkGlobe as exclusive distributor for Doogee and other brands, establishing island-wide dealer networks and importing/distributing ~70,000 units in the company's first year.
Advisor – Consultant
SkyTel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)
Provided strategic advisory to SkyTel to improve commercial performance and operational efficiency across telecom equipment supply operations.
General Manager
SkyTel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)
Led SkyTel to become a leading telecommunications equipment supplier by managing budgets, improving profitability, and driving R&D for local market products.
General Manager
Vayu (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2009 - Dec 2014 (5 years 11 months)
Managed operations for Blackberry in Sri Lanka, driving enterprise adoption, liaising with mobile networks for service introductions, and leading product/service troubleshooting for enterprise customers.
Manager Business Development
Vayu (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 11 months)
Built sales and marketing teams, introduced online marketing and expanded branch network to improve after-sales service and grow market share for telecom products.
Business Coordinator
Pay Phone Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 11 months)
Coordinated business operations for Pay Phone Lanka, supporting commercial activities and operational workflows from 2003 to 2005.
DPCustomer Service & Sales Executive
Dialog Axiata PLC
Jan 1999 - Dec 2003 (4 years 11 months)
Served in customer service and sales roles at Dialog (formerly MTN/Dialogue), supporting customer acquisition and service delivery between 1999 and 2003.
Finance Executive
Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 1997 - Dec 1999 (2 years 11 months)
Managed finance functions at Asia Broadcasting Corporation, handling financial operations and reporting from 1997 to 1999.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AAT (SL) JMC Colombo
AAT, Accounting
1996 - 1999
Completed AAT (SL) studies at JMC Colombo between 1996 and 1999 focusing on accounting and finance fundamentals.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Sri LankaAuthorized to work in
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