Awais Malik

Awais Malik is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors, currently serving as the Group Chief Growth Officer at Circles since 2023. Prior to this role, Awais founded TIGD Consulting, specializing in business, telco, and tech consulting, and held various strategic positions, including Strategy and Transformation Consultant in South East Asia and Advisory roles in emerging technologies and hospitality. Awais has a proven track record in consumer and commercial transformations, having held leadership positions at VEON, Digicel Group, Vimpelcom, MTN, and Zong. Awais has also contributed to academia as a visiting lecturer at FAST-NUCES and the University of Management and Technology. Awais's educational background includes advanced degrees from renowned institutions such as INSEAD, The Wharton School, Harvard University, and MIT, focusing on strategy, management, and digital transformation.