Abdul Wasi Mohammed Habibi
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Experienced in driving digital transformation by leveraging technology to address complex business challenges. Adept at managing projects end-to-end, from design to execution, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership in building professional networks and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head- Growth and Strategy
ANACITY (ANAROCK GROUP)
Dubai, UAE
2024.04 - Current
- Initiated and authored the enterprise engagement playbook, establishing a structured, consultative approach for onboarding and managing large clients across the region.
- Individually led and delivered multiple large-scale digital transformation programs for the real estate arms of Abu Dhabi Capital, YAS Holding, Danube Group, Samana Group, and BNW Group; each with a total contract value exceeding USD 1M.
- Served as the primary liaison to key regulatory bodies including DLD, RERA, Dubai Future Foundation, and Smart Dubai, while managing strategic relationships with 20+ enterprise clients such as Dubai Holding, WASL Group, Red Sea Global, and ROSHN.
- Developed GTM strategies and spearheaded geographic expansion into Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Doha, enabling accelerated market entry and brand presence.
- Formulated comprehensive growth strategies that strengthened market positioning and significantly increased brand recognition across the UAE.
- Represented the organization as a speaker at major industry forums including The Big 5, Smart Built Environment Forum, and Realty Connect, reinforcing credibility and thought leadership.
- Collaborated with cross-functional product, engineering, and leadership teams to identify strategic growth opportunities and execute initiatives supporting global expansion.
- Led high-impact partnership engagements with Huawei, Deloitte Digital, WiredScore, LeadSquared, and PropTech Connect to enhance ecosystem value and accelerate innovation.
Regional Manager – MENA
MonkSpaces.AI
Dubai, UAE
2022.11 - 2024.04
- Established and scaled the company’s MENA operations, setting up a new Dubai subsidiary and building the commercial, partnership, and client engagement structure from the ground up.
- Led regional sales, strategic partnerships, and enterprise account management across the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, and Qatar, ensuring consistent delivery and client satisfaction.
- Validated product–market fit by acquiring 15 enterprise clients in the first year, leveraging a consultative, insights-driven engagement model.
- Designed and executed go-to-market strategies, pricing frameworks, and value propositions for multiple product verticals, enabling strong traction across real estate and proptech ecosystems.
- Worked cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Customer Success, and HR teams to translate regional insights into actionable plans, operational improvements, and product enhancements.
- Provided strategic input to leadership on market trends, customer behaviours, and regional growth opportunities to inform long-term expansion decisions.
Technical Engineer (Marketing & Service)
Torrecid Middle East
Dubai, UAE
2020.07 - 2022.10
- Managed end-to-end sales, marketing, and technical operations for the Architectural Glass and Tableware business across the Middle East, contributing to significant market growth (Glass 2021 AGR: 170%, Tableware 2022 AGR: 330%).
- Conducted deep market research and client segmentation, building long-term relationships and initiating business with 10+ new clients, including global industry leaders such as AkzoNobel and Axalta.
- Utilized analytical modelling to assess regional demand trends and developed data-driven forecasting reports with 80%+ accuracy, enabling better commercial decision-making.
- Re-established business with all seven dormant glass clients by securing landmark projects and strengthening Torrecid’s regional market leadership.
- Expanded operations into new sectors (coatings, construction) and new geographies (Qatar and Lebanon), contributing to broader regional diversification.
- Initiated multi-party partnerships to support sustainability-focused real estate and industrial development, aligning with evolving regulatory and client priorities.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering
Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal. India 2016.08 - 2020.06
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Team building
- Public speaking
- Digital transformation implementation
- Large-scale project management
- Business marketing
- Networking and relationship management
Languages
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
- Guest of Honor at AICCoNs 2025
- Finalist for "Next-Gen Leader of the Year 2024" at SBE Awards 2024
Certification
- WiredScore Accredited Professional
- Career Essentials in Sustainable Tech by Microsoft and LinkedIn
- Microsoft Technology Associate: Cloud Fundamentals
References
References available upon request.