David Gilarranz

Background

About David Gilarranz

General Management ~ Business Development ~ Digital Product Design ~ Marketing David is a business and technology strategist who has driven growth and innovation within mobile, telecom, consumer internet, and new media enterprises that were experiencing major digital transformation. As a proven innovator at Millicom, David quickly became the Global Head of Digital – delivering 12% YOY revenue growth while the company was growing at 7%. Before Millicom, he founded, managed, and successfully sold 2 leading-edge technology/telecom-related companies. Early in his career, David worked for Verizon and Convergys, before joining a few partners to co-found and restart a company dedicated to mobile internet solutions – as the first company in the Americas to provide texting to customers. David’s leadership and management skills were developed in multi-cultural environments and are supported by his multi-language capabilities. A brief career overview includes:* Co-developed with CEO, the Millicom vision that stands today as the “Digital Lifestyle” strategy.* Led transformation into digital, growing mature business 20% YOY – fueled by new product growth.* Negotiated and executed exclusive mobile alliance with Facebook (internet.org for LATAM and Africa) that almost tripled mobile Internet user base in participating markets in 6 months.* Bridged cultural barriers when leading/dealing with global teams and partners in US, Sweden, UK, Spain, Tanzania, Ghana, Congo, and all LATAM countries. Lived in Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia.* First in Americas to bundle music streaming services with mobile data plans – delivered $80M annual incremental revenue and $1B consumer lifetime value.* Serial entrepreneur that started and sold Cyclelogic & Vida Mobile – attracted venture capital – and identified and integrated acquisitions.* Founding member of Global Operator Alliance between Millicom, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Ooredoo, Du, China Mobile, Rogers, MTS, and Globe.