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Chief Strategy Officer
Posted 8 days 18 hours ago by GSMA LLC
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Location: London, UK (with international travel as required)
Position type: Permanent
What the hiring manager says
The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a key member of the GSMA Leadership Team, responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction of the GSMA . The CSO leads global strategic planning, industry foresight, innovation initiatives, and thought leadership to ensure the GSMA and its members remain at the forefront of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This role works closely with the strategy leaders from our members, internal teams, GSMA members, and external partners to drive long-term impact across the mobile ecosystem.
Vivek Badrinath, GSMA Director General
About the GSMA
The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive.
Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach.
This activity includes advancing policy, tackling today's biggest societal challenges, underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work, and providing the world's largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events.
About the role
Strategic Planning & Industry Leadership
Develop and execute the GSMA's global strategic plan in alignment with Board objectives and industry trends.
Lead horizon scanning, scenario planning, and market intelligence to anticipate shifts in technology, regulation, and consumer behaviour.
Guide strategic priorities across emerging areas including 5G/6G, AI, sustainability, climate action, and digital inclusion.
GSMA Strategy Group & Industry Engagement
Chair and coordinate the GSMA Strategy Group (a Board advisory body of CSOs from member organisations), working with the Strategy Group Chair to deliver compelling insights and recommendations to the GSMA Board.
Engage C-level executives across the industry to identify opportunities, risks, and actions in areas such as regulation, network infrastructure, adjacent verticals, and economic models.
Identify and champion new initiatives and partnerships that create value for members and advance the mobile industry.
Drive programme scoping and strategic direction for key GSMA efforts (e.g., Open Gateway, Digital Inclusion, Climate Initiatives), ensuring measurable outcomes.
Deliver internal corporate strategy consulting for major GSMA programmes to ensure alignment with Board priorities and strategic objectives.
Develop a strategic roadmap, monitor progress, and advise the Director General and Leadership Team during business planning cycles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate strategy into operations.
Oversee the GSMA Intelligence team, fostering continuous innovation to enhance its role as the mobile industry's "intelligence powerhouse."
Embed GSMAi insights into all GSMA initiatives and promote its platform to members and ecosystem stakeholders in partnership with sales and leadership teams.
About You
Visionary and forward-thinking with a passion for innovation.
Strong collaborator and influencer with high emotional intelligence.
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-changing global environment.
Purpose-driven, aligned with GSMA's commitment to advancing connectivity and inclusion worldwide.
Proven experience in a senior strategic leadership role, ideally within telecoms or technology.
Deep understanding of the mobile ecosystem and key trends shaping its future.
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing large-scale strategies with measurable impact.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scenario planning capabilities.
Experience engaging with C-level executives, boards, and international stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and thought leadership.
W e strive to offer a meaningful and inclusive application experience for all candidates. Should you require any accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or for any other reason during the hiring process, please contact with your request .
Contract type
Regular Location: London, UK (with international travel as required)
Position type: Permanent
What the hiring manager says
The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a key member of the GSMA Leadership Team, responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction of the GSMA . The CSO leads global strategic planning, industry foresight, innovation initiatives, and thought leadership to ensure the GSMA and its members remain at the forefront of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This role works closely with the strategy leaders from our members, internal teams, GSMA members, and external partners to drive long-term impact across the mobile ecosystem.
Vivek Badrinath, GSMA Director General
About the GSMA
The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive.
Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach.
This activity includes advancing policy, tackling today's biggest societal challenges, underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work, and providing the world's largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events.
About the role
Strategic Planning & Industry Leadership
Contract type
Regular Worker type
Employee What We Offer . click apply for full job details
Position type: Permanent
What the hiring manager says
The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a key member of the GSMA Leadership Team, responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction of the GSMA . The CSO leads global strategic planning, industry foresight, innovation initiatives, and thought leadership to ensure the GSMA and its members remain at the forefront of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This role works closely with the strategy leaders from our members, internal teams, GSMA members, and external partners to drive long-term impact across the mobile ecosystem.
Vivek Badrinath, GSMA Director General
About the GSMA
The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive.
Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach.
This activity includes advancing policy, tackling today's biggest societal challenges, underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work, and providing the world's largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events.
About the role
Strategic Planning & Industry Leadership
Develop and execute the GSMA's global strategic plan in alignment with Board objectives and industry trends.
Lead horizon scanning, scenario planning, and market intelligence to anticipate shifts in technology, regulation, and consumer behaviour.
Guide strategic priorities across emerging areas including 5G/6G, AI, sustainability, climate action, and digital inclusion.
GSMA Strategy Group & Industry Engagement
Chair and coordinate the GSMA Strategy Group (a Board advisory body of CSOs from member organisations), working with the Strategy Group Chair to deliver compelling insights and recommendations to the GSMA Board.
Engage C-level executives across the industry to identify opportunities, risks, and actions in areas such as regulation, network infrastructure, adjacent verticals, and economic models.
Identify and champion new initiatives and partnerships that create value for members and advance the mobile industry.
Drive programme scoping and strategic direction for key GSMA efforts (e.g., Open Gateway, Digital Inclusion, Climate Initiatives), ensuring measurable outcomes.
Deliver internal corporate strategy consulting for major GSMA programmes to ensure alignment with Board priorities and strategic objectives.
Develop a strategic roadmap, monitor progress, and advise the Director General and Leadership Team during business planning cycles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate strategy into operations.
Oversee the GSMA Intelligence team, fostering continuous innovation to enhance its role as the mobile industry's "intelligence powerhouse."
Embed GSMAi insights into all GSMA initiatives and promote its platform to members and ecosystem stakeholders in partnership with sales and leadership teams.
About You
Visionary and forward-thinking with a passion for innovation.
Strong collaborator and influencer with high emotional intelligence.
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-changing global environment.
Purpose-driven, aligned with GSMA's commitment to advancing connectivity and inclusion worldwide.
Proven experience in a senior strategic leadership role, ideally within telecoms or technology.
Deep understanding of the mobile ecosystem and key trends shaping its future.
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing large-scale strategies with measurable impact.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scenario planning capabilities.
Experience engaging with C-level executives, boards, and international stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and thought leadership.
W e strive to offer a meaningful and inclusive application experience for all candidates. Should you require any accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or for any other reason during the hiring process, please contact with your request .
Contract type
Regular Location: London, UK (with international travel as required)
Position type: Permanent
What the hiring manager says
The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a key member of the GSMA Leadership Team, responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction of the GSMA . The CSO leads global strategic planning, industry foresight, innovation initiatives, and thought leadership to ensure the GSMA and its members remain at the forefront of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This role works closely with the strategy leaders from our members, internal teams, GSMA members, and external partners to drive long-term impact across the mobile ecosystem.
Vivek Badrinath, GSMA Director General
About the GSMA
The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive.
Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach.
This activity includes advancing policy, tackling today's biggest societal challenges, underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work, and providing the world's largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events.
About the role
Strategic Planning & Industry Leadership
- Develop and execute the GSMA's global strategic plan in alignment with Board objectives and industry trends.
- Lead horizon scanning, scenario planning, and market intelligence to anticipate shifts in technology, regulation, and consumer behaviour.
- Guide strategic priorities across emerging areas including 5G/6G, AI, sustainability, climate action, and digital inclusion.
- Chair and coordinate the GSMA Strategy Group (a Board advisory body of CSOs from member organisations), working with the Strategy Group Chair to deliver compelling insights and recommendations to the GSMA Board.
- Engage C-level executives across the industry to identify opportunities, risks, and actions in areas such as regulation, network infrastructure, adjacent verticals, and economic models.
- Identify and champion new initiatives and partnerships that create value for members and advance the mobile industry.
- Drive programme scoping and strategic direction for key GSMA efforts (e.g., Open Gateway, Digital Inclusion, Climate Initiatives), ensuring measurable outcomes.
- Deliver internal corporate strategy consulting for major GSMA programmes to ensure alignment with Board priorities and strategic objectives.
- Develop a strategic roadmap, monitor progress, and advise the Director General and Leadership Team during business planning cycles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate strategy into operations.
- Oversee the GSMA Intelligence team, fostering continuous innovation to enhance its role as the mobile industry's "intelligence powerhouse."
- Embed GSMAi insights into all GSMA initiatives and promote its platform to members and ecosystem stakeholders in partnership with sales and leadership teams.
- Visionary and forward-thinking with a passion for innovation.
- Strong collaborator and influencer with high emotional intelligence.
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-changing global environment.
- Purpose-driven, aligned with GSMA's commitment to advancing connectivity and inclusion worldwide.
- Proven experience in a senior strategic leadership role, ideally within telecoms or technology.
- Deep understanding of the mobile ecosystem and key trends shaping its future.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing large-scale strategies with measurable impact.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scenario planning capabilities.
- Experience engaging with C-level executives, boards, and international stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and thought leadership.
Contract type
Regular Worker type
Employee What We Offer . click apply for full job details
GSMA LLC
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