Francois Nabhan is the Senior Director of Sales & Business Development at ST Engineering iDirect, driving strategic growth across government, defense, telecom, and satellite operator markets in the Middle East, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. With over 20 years of international experience, he specializes in complex technology sales, long-term partnerships, and navigating mission-critical, highly regulated environments.
At ST Engineering iDirect, Nabhan leads market expansion for SATCOM, RF, and secure communication solutions, supporting sovereign communications, public safety networks, and national infrastructure. He collaborates with Ministries of Defense, government authorities, telecom regulators, and satellite operators, guiding them through intricate procurement cycles with a focus on operational, regulatory, and security needs.
Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, Nabhan is completing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Modern Warfare at Paris Graduate School, complementing his MBA and dual bachelor degrees in Computer Communications and Electronics & Computer Science. His expertise in AI governance and cyber resilience further enhances his ability to align customer objectives with cutting-edge technology solutions.
