Ashraf Sheikh

VP Commercial | VP Sales | Enterprise Growth | AI | Enterprise Software | SaaS | Cloud | Cybersecurity | GTM | Strategic Partnerships | Revenue Growth | Executive Leadership | UAE | GCC

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MetaAll (Meta AGI Alliance)ex-Etisalatex-Dubai Development Authority

Enterprise Growth Executive with 17+ years leading Enterprise Sales, AI Commercialization, SaaS, Cloud, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and global markets.

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For more than 15+ years, I have led commercial growth across AI, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Cloud, Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure and Cybersecurity, partnering with founders, boards, enterprise customers, governments and investors to build scalable commercial organizations and execute high-impact go-to-market strategies. Career Highlights• USD 450M+ cumulative enterprise revenue impact• USD 120M+ qualified enterprise pipeline built• USD 50M+ ARR portfolio leadership• Scaled recurring revenue from USD 3M to USD 22M ARR in under 20 months• Enterprise leadership across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman• Built trusted executive relationships with CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, Boards, Government entities and strategic investorsToday, I work at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software and Commercial Leadership, helping organizations translate emerging technologies into measurable business My experience spans the full commercial lifecycle, including:• Enterprise Sales• Commercial Strategy• Revenue Growth• Go-to-Market Strategy• AI Commercialization• Enterprise AI• Generative AI• Agentic AI• Enterprise Software• SaaS• Cloud Computing• Cybersecurity• Strategic Partnerships• Channel & Alliance Development• Business Development• Pricing Strategy• Product Commercialization• Executive Stakeholder Management• P&L Leadership• Revenue Operations• Forecasting• Market Expansion• International Business Development• Digital TransformationIndustries include:• Artificial Intelligence• Enterprise Software• SaaS• Cloud• Cybersecurity• Telecommunications• Government• Digital Infrastructure• Data & AI Platforms• Smart Cities• Healthcare Technology• Enterprise TechnologyI am particularly interested in opportunities involving:• VP Commercial• VP Sales• VP Revenue• Senior Director• Commercial Director• General Manager• Country Manager• Managing Director• Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)• Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)• Enterprise Growth• AI Commercialization• Enterprise Sales Leadership• Strategic Partnerships• Go-to-Market LeadershipI enjoy working with ambitious organizations that are building category-defining products, entering new markets or scaling enterprise revenue through commercial excellence, strategic execution and long-term partnerships.

Career Timeline

GTM Index

  1. METAALL (META AGI ALLIANCE)JOB
    1. Dir & Regional Head
      1Y 2M
  2. OPENAIJOB
    1. AI Quality & BD (Contract)
      1M
  3. P47 AIJOB
    1. Commercial Advisor| AI Pla…
      1Y 8M
  4. RIVIA (FORMERLY SCENT STRATEGY)JOB
    1. VP
      4Y 5M
  5. MEBR FZJOB
    1. Regional Dir
      6Y 1M
  6. ETISALATJOB
    1. Enterprise Sales Mgr
      7Y 5M
  7. DUBAI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYJOB
    1. BD Mgr
      1Y 7M

Time in market 20Y 7MOpen 3Closed 4Stints 7

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  1. Job: MetaAll (Meta AGI Alliance) — Director & Regional Head | Enterprise Growth | AI Commercialization | GTM Strategy · 2025-06 – present
  2. Job: Etisalat — Enterprise Sales Manager | Cloud | ICT | Digital Transformation · 2007-09 – 2015-02
  3. Job: Dubai Development Authority — Business Development Manager | Government Partnerships · 2006-01 – 2007-08
  4. Job: RIVIA (formerly SCENT STRATEGY) — Vice President | Enterprise Growth | Commercial Strategy | Enterprise Sales · 2021-03 – 2025-08
  5. Job: MEBR FZ LLC — Regional Director | Market Expansion | Enterprise Growth · 2015-02 – 2021-03
  6. Job: OpenAI — AI Quality & Business Development (Contract) · 2026-07 – present
  7. Job: P47 AI — Commercial Advisor| AI Platforms | Enterprise Growth · 2024-12 – present

Skills

GCCMiddle EastInternational BusinessExecutive ManagementBoard PresentationsPublic SectorGovernment SalesManaged ServicesIdentity SecurityCloud SecurityEnterprise TechnologyProduct CommercializationCommercial ExcellencePricing StrategyMarket EntryNew Market ExpansionGeneral ManagementP&L ManagementNegotiationBusiness Strategy

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