Mario Hoek

Mario Hoek is an experienced executive with a strong background in product management, digital transformation, and market strategy across various telecommunications and technology companies. Currently serving as Chief Product Officer at Pyypl since January 2021, Mario previously held the position of VP Products & Digital Transformation at Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa, where significant contributions included leading the digital launch of Virgin Mobile UAE and driving agile transformations. Prior experience spans senior roles at BlackBerry, Huawei, S2M Group, Belgacom Mobile, Sony Europe, and others, focusing on market analysis, product strategy, and customer experience enhancement. Mario's academic credentials include a Master's degree in Physics from Delft University of Technology and a post-graduate degree in Marketing Management from EHSAL.