Joao A.

Joao A. has a comprehensive work experience spanning multiple roles and companies. Joao is currently the Vice President of Global Business Development at MiMedia since 2022. Prior to this, from 2018 to 2022, they worked at Interbrand Solutions as a Global Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Consultant. In this role, they focused on international sales, global business development, and strategic partnerships for companies looking to expand globally.

From 2014 to 2017, Joao A. served as the Director of Product Management at Qualcomm, where they played a strategic role in the development and commercialization of Qualcomm's Global Pass Initiative. This initiative aimed to accelerate smartphone creation within 60 days.

Before joining Qualcomm, Joao A. worked at WOW Mobiles as the Director of Global Business Development from 2013 to 2014. In this role, they formed strategic alliances with original design manufacturers (ODMs) to develop affordable smartphones for telecom companies in emerging markets. Joao also collaborated with semiconductor companies like Qualcomm to improve the quality of chipsets and components used in entry-level smartphones.

Prior to that, from 2008 to 2012, Joao A. was the Senior Director of Product Marketing and Sales Development at Nokia. Here, they led the transition of the company's device portfolio to Microsoft Windows Mobile and managed the rollout of Nokia's first Lumia with Windows. Joao also strategized the value proposition for Windows Mobile across the Americas.

Additionally, from 2000 to 2007, Joao A. worked at Nokia as the Director of International Customer Development, responsible for the business activities in regions excluding China and the USA. Joao owned the business P&L for the represented regions and made strategic decisions regarding pursuing profitable opportunities in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Egypt, UAE, South Africa, Russia, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Venezuela.

Overall, Joao A. possesses a wealth of experience in global business development, strategic partnerships, product management, and sales development within the technology industry.

Joao A. completed their high school education at Hilltop Senior High School, earning a High School Diploma in an unspecified field of study. From 1990 to 1994, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business, Trade, and Tax Law at Alliant International University. During the same time period, Joao A. also attended United States International University - Africa, where they studied International Business with a focus on Management Information Systems, General. In 2007 and 2008, they attended the London Business School to enhance their skills in COMPASS Global Leadership Management, and in 2008 and 2009, they obtained a Diploma in Operator Business Strategies from the same institution.