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Muhammad Iqbal

@muhammadiqbal6

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Senior general manager with extensive telecom network, sales and operations leadership experience.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior leadership roles overseeing network operations, commercial growth and cross-functional teams where I can drive revenue, operational excellence and strategic partnerships.

I am a senior general manager with deep experience in network infrastructure, sales, marketing and operations across telecom and services companies.

I have led One Network and Interconnection/Carrier Services functions, delivering commercial growth, network projects and operational improvements that increased revenue and reduced churn.

My background combines a BSc in Electrical Engineering, MSc in Electronics & Communication, and an MBA, with hands-on experience in network rollout, vendor management, project delivery and strategic commercial leadership.

I am results-oriented, experienced in P&L ownership, GTM execution, cross-functional stakeholder management and continuous improvement of network and commercial processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

General Manager, Interconnection

PTCL

Jan 2014 - Dec 2021 (7 years 11 months)

Directed interconnection and wholesale carrier services, securing $1.5B in IRU contracts and increasing wholesale revenue 18% while reducing access costs by 25% through vendor negotiations and tariff optimisation.

vendor negotiation Interconnection IRU Contracts Regulatory Compliance Capacity Planning Fiber Deployment Wholesale Sales Cost Optimisation

General Manager, Interconnection

PTCL

Jan 2014 - Dec 2021 (7 years 11 months)

Directed interconnection, carrier services, and wholesale operations, securing $1.5B in IRU contracts and increasing IP bandwidth provisioning that grew revenue by 18%; reduced access costs 25% and saved 15% CapEx on major deployments.

Interconnection Contract Negotiation IRU Agreements Vendor Management Regulatory Compliance Capacity Planning Fiber Deployment Cost Optimization

Senior Manager, Interconnection

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited

Jan 2006 - Jan 2014 (8 years)

Led wholesale proposals, negotiations, and interconnection agreements with operators and regulators, optimizing technical architecture and commercial terms to improve infrastructure utilization and resolve large commercial disputes.

Wholesale Sales Negotiation Regulatory Liaison Commercial Strategy Stakeholder Management Pricing Cross functional Coordination Interconnection agreements

Senior Manager, Interconnection

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited

Jan 2006 - Jan 2014 (8 years)

Led wholesale proposals, negotiations, and interconnection agreements, optimising pricing, tariffs and technical architecture to improve infrastructure utilisation and regulatory alignment.

Wholesale Sales Contract Negotiation Tariff Management Interconnection Agreements Regulatory Liaison Stakeholder Management Cross functional Coordination Revenue Optimization Interconnection agreements

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Peshawar

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (listed as BSc Electrical Engineering) credential referenced in qualifications.

University of Punjab (Lahore)

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Master of Business Administration referenced from Lahore University of Management Sciences / Lahore university of management context.

University of Peshawar (or UET Peshawar/UTPS Hawar?)

Master of Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering

Bachelor-level qualification in Electronics and Communication Engineering indicated (listed as MSc Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics and Communication).