Hi, I'm Karim

Sales Leader

About Me

Born in France in 1976 during the Lebanese civil war, I spent my early years in Lebanon, where I completed high school at Collège Louise Wegmann. I then pursued my French Baccalaureate before moving to France to study at Lycée Privé Sainte-Geneviève. My academic journey led me to specialize in Networks and Telecommunications at ENSEA in Paris, followed by a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech in the US. Later, I further expanded my expertise by completing the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA program between Germany and the US.

My professional journey has been equally global, shaping my leadership style through diverse cultural and professional experiences. I started at Ericsson in Stockholm (Sweden) while still a student, then joined Motorola in Paris where I led European research initiatives. I then moved to Vienna (Austria) to join T-Mobile International before transitioning to Deutsche Telekom’s headquarters in Bonn (Germany). I initially focused on project development and product innovation across multiple markets, ensuring the successful launch of new products and services, then, as Vice President of Business Development & Innovation, I was responsible for developing and marketing enabling services for content and OTT players globally.

Since 2016, I have been part of  Apple, based in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) with my family, where I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and contributing to the country’s remarkable transformation. My leadership is deeply rooted in the diverse perspectives I’ve gained from living and working across Europe, the US, and the Middle East. This global exposure has shaped my approach — one that embraces innovation, cultural adaptability, and a deep understanding of the evolving technology landscape. Today, I lead Apple’s Telco business in the Kingdom, leveraging my international experience to drive meaningful partnerships and business growth.