I build and scale high-performance businesses in telecom, technology, and global operations.

With 20+ years leading growth across Canada, the U.S., LATAM, Europe, Africa and Asia, I specialize in transforming complex environments into predictable, scalable, revenue-driving engines.

Today, as President of Run-DLJ, I’m focused on making our company the #1 national provider of data and telecom hardware—IP phones, switches, routers, WiFi access points and accessories—trusted by hospitals, schools, universities, and enterprises across Canada.

Previously:
- Grew Mission’s network of vetted senior engineers from 350 to 5,000+ (+1300%)
- Signed 30+ global partnerships across 6 continents
- Built scalable sourcing, vetting and matching systems from scratch
- Drove international expansion across 25+ countries at Egencia (Expedia Group)
- Led teams of 40+ to 80+ employees across global operations

What I do best:
✔ Scale businesses from inception to hundreds of millions
✔ Build processes that bring clarity, predictability and efficiency
✔ Negotiate strategic partnerships worldwide
✔ Lead world-class, multicultural teams
✔ Deliver growth even in resource-constrained environments

If you’re looking to discuss telecom hardware needs, distribution partnerships, or scaling global operations — let’s connect.

Stéphane Bâlon

Tsaro

Tsaro was founded based on our experience working with property management, elevator service & maintenance, and consulting companies to solve the safety and security issues in the elevator industry. We understand the evolving regulatory changes to ensure our products meet these requirements. Connect with us to learn more about our Audio/Video and IoT solutions.

CEO and Co-Founder

Diversys Software, Inc.

Diversys is the leader in software solutions for organizations in the recycling industry that are looking to meet their reporting and management obligations while optimizing their productivity.

Director, Product Management

Elevator Safety Camera

VideoComm is the leader in elevator video security solutions. Our wireless elevator cameras are used in some of the tallest buildings in the world to improve passenger safety and security, tenant experience, and provide elevator video verification in emergencies.

Talk to us to learn more about the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations in elevator safety & security management, including 2-way audio communications, and real-time video streaming from the convenience of your mobile device.

NA3 Systems

NA3 Systems is excited to bring the security technology space into step with the available cutting-edge advancements in the area of IoT, Computer Vision, and AI that is revolutionizing similar industries. We are a team of driven individuals who are passionate about providing solutions which truly add value to security customers everywhere, seamlessly integrating with daily life.

Co-Founder and CEO

KATERRA

Consultant, Product Management

Creative Destruction Lab

MBA - Quantum Machine Learning Stream

Jamdeo (Flextronics & Hisense Joint Venture)

Sr. Product Manager

Flextronics

• Worked on highly innovative and massively scalable projects for clients like Google (Chromecast), Bose (Wireless Speakers and Headphones), Nike (Wearable Band), Imerj (Flex's Dual Screen Smartphone), Wink (Smart Home Devices and App)
• Owned the Product Requirements Document (PRD), architecture, product specifications, system integration testing, and acceptance testing
• Designed and developed home automation products (smart light switch, ZigBee thermostat, smart plug), wireless gaming device, wearables, and wireless speakers utilizing WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, ZigBee, and NFC/RFID standards
• Closely worked with the Global Account Leadership, Product Management, Design Teams, Customers, Component Vendors, and 3rd Party Labs to complete product development deliverables
• Managed the regulatory and compliance activities to certify the products for worldwide market launch (FCC, IC, CE, RCM, GITEKI, UL)

Systems Design Manager

Nokia Siemens Networks, Germany

• LTE user plane SME
• 2 EU patent applications on LTE capacity and coverage improvements
• Provided on-site and remote technical support to LTE customer trials
• Provided technical responses to the RFIs/RFQs
• Provided inputs to the product management on LTE feature roadmap
• Managed the system-level simulator development and collaboration
• Closely collaborated with the 3GPP standardization team and provided inputs to the contributions in TSG RAN WG 2

Senior Specialist

Nokia Siemens Networks, Denmark

I have received PhD fellowship from Nokia Siemens Networks (erstwhile Nokia Networks) at Aalborg University, Denmark. During this period I have worked on radio resource management issues of 3GPP LTE providing practical and innovative solutions. This work has been used as input to the 3GPP standardization and product development teams.

External Researcher

Anas Siddiqui has over 10 years of systems design engineering, product management and market research experience productizing mobile, consumer electronics, home automation, Internet-of-Things (IoT), and wearable devices at Flextronics and 4G/LTE wireless networks at Nokia. He is experienced in complete product development life-cycle including conceptualization, design, development, integration and test. His original contribution has resulted in 2 filed patent applications.

Anas has lived in 5 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. He enjoys working and successfully collaborating in a multi-cultural and a multi-national environment.

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