Muhammad Iqbal
@muhammadiqbal6
Senior general manager with extensive telecom network, sales and operations leadership experience.
What I'm looking for
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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