Mehdi Belkacem
Chibani Oughlis

(Jan 2008 - Present · Worldwide)

Founder & CEO
CHIBANI

Founder and venture builder developing and operating independent businesses across technology, digital products, e-commerce, data, media and international markets.

Built and launched ventures including DinarSquare, MagasinPro, Algerianos, combining technology, data, AI, digital commerce and community-driven platforms to address underserved markets and develop scalable digital businesses.

Focus areas include:

• Digital platforms, SaaS and AI-powered products
• E-commerce, consumer products and digital commerce
• Economic data, market intelligence and financial information
• Media, content and audience-driven digital businesses
• Diaspora and cross-border services
• Venture creation, business development, international expansion and investment

Entrepreneurial activities developed alongside executive leadership of Telemly Trading and Telemly International.

(Mar 2023 - Dec 2025 · APAC)

Founder & CEO
KABYLABS

Founder & CEO of KABYLABS, an innovation and e-commerce venture developing distinctive consumer products inspired by Kabyle heritage and contemporary design.

Leading the end-to-end product journey from concept, sourcing and development to branding, e-commerce and market expansion.

The venture combines cultural identity with modern design, functionality and quality, with a focus on building differentiated consumer products and scalable direct-to-consumer brands.

Core activities include product development, international sourcing, e-commerce, brand building, digital marketing and cross-border commercialization.

(Nov 2018 - Dec 2022 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Founder & CEO
TELEMLY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Founded and led Telemly International's expansion into Asia-Pacific, with full P&L ownership across wholesale telecommunications, enterprise connectivity, and cloud infrastructure, reporting directly to the board.

• Built and scaled the Asia-Pacific business, growing revenue 150% over 24 months while reducing operating costs 45% through Tier-1 carrier renegotiations and a leaner regional operating structure.
• Led the strategic relocation of the corporate operation from Madrid to Kuala Lumpur and restructured the operating entity across 8 jurisdictions, with zero client attrition.
• Built and managed a 10-person cross-functional international team spanning sales, operations, and technical functions across three countries.
• Developed strategic carrier, enterprise, and technology partnerships across international markets, driving the company's regional growth and commercial expansion.

(Jan 2017 - Nov 2018 · Madrid)

Founder & CEO
TELEMLY TRADING

Founded and led Telemly Trading, building its international commercial strategy and establishing the company's foundation in cloud-based telecommunications and digital services.

• Developed and executed the international expansion strategy across Spain, France, Switzerland, Morocco, Algeria, and Middle East.
• Closed strategic enterprise partnerships generating €800K+ in annual recurring revenue.
• Built international sales channels generating €1.2M in revenue during the first 18 months.
• Scaled the platform to 20+ enterprise accounts across multiple international markets.
• Established the commercial foundations and partnerships that supported the subsequent expansion of Telemly into international markets.

(Sep 2016 - Mar 2017 · Madrid)

Senior Account Manager
STONEWORK SOLUTIONS

• Managed strategic accounts during a period of rapid growth and M&A activity for a telecoms services provider.
• Supported a €1M acquisition by a multinational group through CRM optimisation and LATAM market analysis.
• Improved client retention 15% and grew contract volume 30% through data-driven account segmentation.

(Nov 2014 - Sep 2016 · Madrid)

Business Development Manager
AYMARA PROYECTOS DE TELECOMMUNICACIONES

Led LATAM business development for a telecommunications and digital services provider.

• Generated €5M cumulative revenue through partnerships across Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile
• Cut billing dispute rates from 22% to 14% by implementing automated controls and audit procedures
• Represented the company at Mobile World Congress, Telecom World Asia, and Convergence India