FOUNDER · INVESTOR · VENTURE BUILDER

Mehdi Belkacem
Chibani Oughlis

Building, scaling and investing in technology-driven businesses across Europe, MENA & Asia-Pacific.

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Mehdi Belkacem Chibani Oughlis — VP/Director, International Expansion

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About me

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Build. Operate. Scale. Invest.

I build, scale and invest in businesses at the intersection of technology, international markets and entrepreneurship.

For nearly two decades, I have founded companies, built technology ventures and operated businesses across Europe, MENA and Asia-Pacific, from telecommunications and cloud infrastructure to digital platforms, e-commerce, data, AI and media.

My career has been built around one principle: turning opportunities into operating businesses.

I have built companies from the ground up, entered new markets, developed international partnerships, managed P&L, negotiated enterprise and carrier agreements, structured cross-border operations and built teams across multiple jurisdictions. Alongside my corporate leadership experience, I continue to create and develop independent ventures across technology, digital commerce, data and consumer products.

Through CHIBANI, I develop and invest in ventures with the potential to solve real problems, serve underserved markets and scale internationally. My interests span AI, technology, data, digital commerce, SaaS, market intelligence, consumer products and cross-border business.

I am particularly interested in businesses where technology creates a structural advantage, improving how products are built, how markets operate and how people access information and services.

Based between Europe, MENA and Asia-Pacific.

How I can help your next project

What I Do?

01

Market Entry & Expansion

Go-to-Market Strategy
Regulatory Navigation
Cross-Border Operations
Market Intelligence
Partnership Development

02

Business Restructuring

P&L Management
Operational Optimization
Cost Reduction Programs
Performance Turnaround
Team Restructuring

03

Strategic Advisory

C-Suite Consulting
Board-Level Strategy
Product-Market Fit
Revenue Growth Architecture
Commercial Pipeline Design

04

Telecom & Infrastructure

Tier-1 Operator Negotiations
Wholesale Strategy
Enterprise Connectivity
Cloud Infrastructure
Multi-Market Compliance

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ATTAINMENTS

Language Skills

Operating in 4 Languages:

01.-

Spanish

Native

Arabic

Native

English

Professional

French

Native

Studies

Academic Background:

02.-

Political Science &
International Relations

Algiers University

MBA

365 Careers

Licenses & Certifications

Technical Foundation:

03.-

LFCE

Linux Enterprise

dCAP

Digium

CEH

Ethical Hacking

RHCE

Red Hat

SGX

Singapore

VCA

VMware

CNSA

Cisco Security

CCNA

Cisco

MCITP

Microsoft

MCSA

Microsoft

MCSE

Microsoft

Oracle VM

Oracle

LinkedIn Learning

Continuous Education:

04.-

Career Essentials in PM

Microsoft & LinkedIn • Nov 2023

Business Analysis for PMs

Project Management • Nov 2023

B2B Sales Strategy

Business-to-Business • Nov 2023

Business Analysis

Essential Tools & Techniques • Nov 2023

Leading with Vision

Leadership • Nov 2023

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my facts

Numbers that matter

Track Record

18+ 18+ 18+

Years Operating

40+ 40+ 40+

Markets Operated

150% 150% 150%

Revenue Growth

95% 95% 95%

Client Retention

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EXPERIENCES

Key Leadership Roles

Experience

(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

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projects

Some of my most recent projects