Chadi Elkadri

Chadi Elkadri is an experienced professional with a diverse background in innovation, product design, and international business strategy. Currently serving as Chief Innovation Officer at SOTI since January 2015, Chadi previously held roles such as Lecturer in Product Design & Commercialization at the University of Waterloo and Global Product Portfolio Planning at Research In Motion, where responsibilities included governance and strategy execution for product expansion in emerging markets. Chadi's earlier career includes significant contributions to Saudi Telecom Company as International Expansion and Acquisitions Lead, and strategic roles at Etisalat and Nortel Networks, focusing on corporate strategy and network design. Chadi holds a Computer Engineering degree and an MBA in Marketing and International Business from the University of Ottawa, along with specialized education in International Business from NEOMA Business School.