Ala’ El-Hakawati brings an impressive 24-year track record of leadership and technical knowledge across the telecom industry in the MEA region. As a Board Member at the Fiber Connect Council MENA, he is dedicated to contributing his strategic vision to advance fiber optic connectivity and accelerate digital transformation across the region.

He currently serves as the Regional Sales Head-MEA at STL, where he is instrumental in driving robust regional business growth and forging enduring, long-term partnerships with customers. Ala’ has built a dynamic career through impactful roles with global industry pioneers, including Ericsson, Nokia, Motorola, Comba Telecom, and Zain, providing service to major telecom operators throughout multiple countries. With a deep specialization in fiber optic connectivity, mobile access networks, and radio frequency technologies, Ala’ has a proven history of successfully managing complex mega-projects and mission-critical contracts.