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Ashraf Hagelnour

@ashrafhagelnour

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Commercial operations leader driving satellite and telecom business growth.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek managerial or consultancy roles where I can lead commercial strategy, drive revenue and profitability, expand markets internationally, and deliver operational turnarounds in satellite/telecom environments.

I am "Ashraf Ahmed Hagelnur".

I do not just manage "Commercial Operations", I transform them into award-winning "Revenue Engines".A few highlights I would bring to your team are as listed below

A "Growth Specialist" who consistently delivered significant "Revenue Growth" and "Profitability Optimization".

A "Negotiator" who achieved major "Cost of Goods Sold" reductions through "Strategic Vendor Management".

A "Trailblazer" who successfully launched large-scale "National Services" and managed complex "International Expansions".

I am currently seeking my next "Strategic Challenge," and if you are looking for a "Business Development Expert" who treats your "Bottom Line" like their own.

Best regards

Ashraf Ahmed Hagelnur

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder

Current

AgileX Solutions

Nov 2025 - Present (4 months)

Founded consulting/solutions venture focused on commercial and technical services (career transition noted); currently active since November 2025.

Business Development Consulting Strategic Planning Product Management Commercial Operations Go To Market Stakeholder Management

Commercial Operations Director

Universal Satnet DMCC

Nov 2022 - Aug 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Led commercial operations across strategy, sales and marketing, driving revenue and profitability while negotiating supplier contracts to reduce COGS by 50% and restoring national satellite broadband services in a conflict-affected African country.

Commercial Strategy Contract Negotiation Vendor Management International Expansion

Business Development Director

Universal Satnet DMCC

May 2022 - Oct 2022 (5 months)

Identified and developed new business opportunities through market research and client relationship building, driving revenue growth and short-term market expansion.

Business Development Market Research Competitor Analysis Key Account Management Sales Strategy Stakeholder Management CRM International Sales

Senior Business Development Manager

Sudasat JV

Sep 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Developed new business opportunities and expanded international footprint by penetrating Eritrea, Mauritania, and Senegal markets, driving revenue growth across targeted regions.

Business Development International Expansion Sales Strategy Client Relationships Market Research CRM Negotiation

Senior Commercial Manager

Sudasat JV

Jan 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Led commercial strategy delivering average 200% revenue growth and 50% profitability increase over a 5-year SBP cycle, achieved 90% CSI and 80% market share for satellite services in Sudan.

Commercial Strategy Revenue Growth Regulatory Compliance ISO 9001 Product Launch Market Share Growth Satellite Network Migration Customer Satisfaction

Sales & Marketing Manager

Sudasat JV

Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)

Led sales and marketing operations to drive revenue and market share through lead generation, team leadership, campaign management and market analysis.

Sales Management Marketing Strategy Lead Generation Team Leadership Campaign Management Market Analysis CRM

Sales Accounts Manager

Sudasat JV

May 2009 - Dec 2013 (4 years 7 months)

Managed key client relationships and pursued growth within existing accounts to ensure satisfaction and increase account revenue.

Key Account Management Client Relationships Account Growth Customer Satisfaction Sales Pipeline CRM Negotiation

Integration Field Engineer

Sudasat JV

Sep 2008 - May 2009 (8 months)

Installed, configured and tested complex satellite systems on-site and provided technical support and training to customers to ensure successful deployments.

System Integration Testing Technical Support Customer Training Troubleshooting Satellite Systems