Pooroosotum Bheekhoo

Senior Executive and Board-Level Leader with 27+ years of international experience driving digital transformation, enterprise growth, AI strategy, telecom modernization, and operational turnaround across Africa, the Pacific, and Mauritius. Proven record of leading multi-country operations, transforming underperforming businesses into profitable organizations, and delivering sustainable revenue and EBITDA growth. Recognized for combining strategic vision with strong commercial execution across telecom, ICT, cloud, AI, enterprise solutions, and digital infrastructure.

Experienced in leading large multicultural teams, P&L ownership, organizational reengineering, cloud and hyperscaler partnerships, AI transformation initiatives, and enterprise business expansion. Brings deep expertise in enterprise technology, business transformation, strategic partnerships, operational excellence, and executive leadership within highly competitive and evolving markets.

Owner/Director - KD Partners Ltd. - Mauritius

(2024-09)

Technology consulting and digital transformation company focused on AI, cloud, enterprise solutions, and business modernization.

• Built and positioned the company as a strategic AI and cloud transformation partner in Mauritius.
• Developed enterprise solutions covering AI/ML, Generative AI, data engineering, business intelligence, and enterprise modernization.
• Established strategic partnerships with AWS and international AI technology providers.
• Expanded consulting capabilities across AI security, enterprise automation, ERP, and AI-driven customer engagement solutions.
• Led business development, commercial strategy, solution consulting, and customer acquisition initiatives.

Chief Enterprise Solutions Officer / Director – Emtel Business - Emtel Ltd. (Currimjee Group) - Mauritius

(2018-07 - 2024-08)

Executive leadership of enterprise business operations with P&L ownership and commercial strategy oversight.

• Tripled enterprise and wholesale revenue over a six-year period.
• Transformed the organization from a traditional telecom operator into a technology and digital solutions provider.
• Led enterprise digital transformation initiatives that delivered sustained double-digit growth, including during the COVID-19 period.
• Spearheaded Salesforce CRM integration and hyperscaler/cloud strategy development.
• Reengineered enterprise business operations, commercial strategy, business analytics, and customer engagement models.
• Successfully repositioned the Data Centre business into a profitable operation within two years.
• Led the deployment and commercialization of OneWeb-based connectivity solutions.

Head of Business Development & Sales – Anglophone Africa - Kathrein Africa Ltd. - Mauritius / Africa

(2017-06 - 2018-06)

• Managed business development operations across 23 African countries.
• Led regional business growth initiatives with responsibility for approximately €35M in revenue.
• Built strategic partnerships with telecom operators, system integrators, and technology vendors.
• Developed market entry strategies, growth plans, and regional commercial frameworks.

Chief Executive Officer - Vanuatu Telecom Limited (TVL) - Vanuatu

(2013-11 - 2016-01)

Full executive leadership and corporate governance with strategic planning, transformation, and operational management responsibilities.

• Turned around a seven-year loss-making telecom company into a profitable enterprise.
• Increased company revenue by 30% and EBITDA by 250%.
• Doubled the mobile subscriber base.
• Led the launch of the country's first GPON network.
• Developed submarine connectivity business opportunities and national telecom modernization initiatives.
• Successfully managed organizational resilience and continuity during Cyclone Pam.
• Received the Vanuatu General Services Medal for contributions to national development and telecommunications.

Managing Director - Servetek Construction & Telecom - Nigeria

(2013-01 - 2013-11)

• Repositioned telecom operations and secured ISP licensing initiatives.
• Oversaw telecom and construction operations valued at approximately USD 50M.
• Implemented enterprise systems including ERP and centralized project management solutions.
• Managed 250+ employees and large-scale operational assets.

Chief Projects & Services Officer - Linksoft Group - Kenya / Nigeria / Pan-Africa

(2011-12 - 2012-12)

• Directed operations across seven countries with oversight of 550+ employees.
• Achieved 82% organic business growth.
• Expanded operations into new markets and developed outsourced service delivery models.
• Delivered more than USD 5M in new business within four months in Nigeria.
• Introduced innovative telecom energy and operational efficiency solutions.

Chief Strategy Officer & Head of West Africa - Linksoft Group - Kenya / Nigeria / Pan-Africa

(2011-07 - 2011-12)

Managing Director – Telecommunications - Servetek Engineering Ltd. - Nigeria

(2008-07 - 2011-06)

• Increased EBITDA by 56% during the global financial crisis period.
• Achieved ISO 9001 certification within nine months.
• Reduced operational costs by 30% through process optimization.
• Expanded client base and business operations significantly across multiple markets.
• Led expansion into Ivory Coast and implemented automated project management systems.

Chief Operating Officer - Servetek Engineering Ltd. - Nigeria

(2007-11 - 2008-06)

Engineering, Operations & Management Leadership Roles - Mauritius Telecom / Orange - Mauritius

(1998-08 - 2007-11)

• Contributed to GSM network rollout and telecom infrastructure expansion.
• Participated in IPTV and digital service deployment initiatives.
• Managed telecom operations and service delivery in Rodrigues.
• Led strategic planning, quality management, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Supported regional business planning activities for Malawi and Zambia.

MBA - Marketing - University of Leicester

Executive MBA - Telecom Strategy - Telecom Academy

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication - National Institute of Technology (NIT), Durgapur