Rui Silva

Rui Silva is a seasoned professional in the telecommunications sector with extensive experience in engineering and operations, currently serving as the Head of Networks and Telecommunications at NEOM since January 2021. Previous roles include Head of Network Engineering and Operations at Unified National Networks and General Manager of Engineering and Operations at Telekom Brunei Berhad. With a career spanning over three decades, Rui has held various leadership positions at Vodafone, where significant achievements included team building and process improvements, and has a strong academic background in Electronics and Telecommunications, complemented by a postgraduate degree in Management of Information Systems. Noteworthy early career experiences include roles at Philips, Ericsson, and General Electric, contributing to the development and support of digital telecommunications systems.