Philipp Tachas

Philipp Tachas is an experienced professional in management and entrepreneurship, currently serving as General Manager for UAE at Calo Inc. since August 2024. As a co-founder and CEO of skilldeer, Philipp built a leading online marketplace for courses in the UAE, managing a team of over 25 people. Additional notable roles include co-founding Sphinx Mind, which developed an AI-powered marketing analytics assistant, and serving as Interim COO at YaLLa Esports, where Philipp achieved significant cost savings through operational restructuring. Previous experiences include being the Country Manager at SellAnyCar.com and working in corporate strategy at Mobily, along with consulting roles at Detecon International and Siemens Management Consulting. Philipp holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Economics from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, along with executive training from INSEAD and the University of St. Gallen, and an MBA focusing on entrepreneurship from Babson College.