Senior Board Advisor – TMT Investments (Emerging Markets)

PRO-Global Search; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 150,000 - 270,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a seasoned senior advisor to shape and scale a high-impact investment platform across Central Asia. The candidate will work closely with shareholders, focusing on building a telecom and digital infrastructure investment portfolio. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities in telecom and data centers, advising on M&A processes, and supporting strategic decisions. This is a part-time advisory role, approximately 10 weeks a year, allowing for remote work with travel within the region.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in TMT, including senior roles.
• Strong understanding of telecom models and economics.
• Proven track record in investments or strategic advisory.
• Experience in emerging markets is highly desirable.
• Strong network within global tech ecosystem, including hyperscalers and infrastructure players.
• Fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-margin opportunities across telecom and digital platforms.
• Shape investment strategy across key TMT sectors.
• Advise shareholders and the board on strategic decisions.
• Work with portfolio companies on performance improvement and exit strategies.

Skills

Investment strategy

Telecom expertise

M&A processes

Data center economics

Digital infrastructure knowledge

Fluent English

Job description

A unique opportunity for a seasoned TMT executive or investor to shape and scale a high-impact investment platform across Central Asia and broader emerging markets.

We are looking for a senior advisor with deep sector expertise to work closely with shareholders and the board on identifying, evaluating and executing strategic investments across telecom, digital infrastructure and next-generation technology platforms.

The Role

This is a strategic, high-visibility position focused on building and optimizing a TMT investment portfolio, with emphasis on telecom operators, data centers and digital infrastructure.

You will help define investment priorities, assess market opportunities and drive long-term value creation in fast-growing, underpenetrated regions.

Key Focus Areas

• Identify high-margin opportunities across telecom, data centers and digital platforms
• Analyze regional dynamics and macro trends across Central Asia and emerging markets
• Shape investment strategy across key TMT & sub-sectors
• Support end-to-end M&A processes, from deal sourcing to post-deal value creation
• Advise shareholders and the board on strategic decisions
• Work with portfolio companies on performance improvement and exit strategies

Candidate Profile

• 18+ years of experience in TMT, including senior roles in private equity, investment banking or leading industry players
• Strong understanding of telecom models, data center economics and digital infrastructure
• Proven track record in investments, M&A or strategic advisory
• Experience in emerging markets is highly desirable
• Strong network within global tech ecosystem, including hyperscalers and infrastructure players
• Fluent English required.

Engagement Model

• Part-time advisory role, approx. 10 weeks per year
• Remote, with periodic travel within the region
• Direct exposure to shareholders and board-level decision making