Bart Vrancken is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the dynamic world of the telecommunications industry. With a career spanning more than two decades, Bart’s journey has been marked by an unwavering commitment to advancing mission-critical telecom infrastructures.
As Optics Business Development Manager for Enterprise in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Nokia. Bart’s daily mission revolves around collaboration. He thrives on working closely with Nokia’s Enterprise division, sales teams, forward-thinking R&D units, and esteemed partners. Together, they craft innovative, reliable solutions that tackle the diverse spectrum of challenges faced by Nokia’s valued customers.
Bart’s international experience includes expatriate roles in India (Chennai) and the UAE (Abu Dhabi), fostering his adaptability to multi-cultural and cross-functional environments.
His academic background is grounded in a master’s degree in telecommunication engineering from KU Leuven, Belgium. One of Bart’s favorite topics is security and how to protect optical networks, showcasing his passion for safeguarding the digital infrastructure that underpins our connected world.