Speaker Bio
Mahir currently serves as Strategic Advisor for Taara at X, Alphabet's moonshot factory, where he drives international go-to-market strategy. With over 15 years at Google in various leadership positions, he most recently held the role of Regional Director Partnerships for Southeast Asia and South Asia, forging strategic alliances with mobile operators, OEMs, and ecosystem partners. Prior to Google, which he joined in 2009, Mahir led the European business development team for enterprise software sales at Oracle. His passion lies in bridging the technology divide, making digital solutions accessible and beneficial for all. Notable achievements include spearheading the launch of ultra-affordable smartphones through strategic partnerships in Africa before transitioning to the APAC region. A global technology leader, Mahir has held business development roles since 2005, working across Australia, Germany, Ireland, Turkey, and the UK before settling in Singapore. He holds an MSc. in Business Administration from the Technical University of Berlin and a BSc. in Economics from the University of Bonn.