Chief Executive Officer (WiSig Networks)

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Location: Hyderabad, India Company: Wisig Networks Pvt. Ltd. Website: https://wisig.com Reports To: Board of Directors About Wisig Networks Wisig Networks is a leading-edge technology company specializing in 5G and advanced wireless communication solutions. With deep IP in 5G NR, small cells, and protocol stacks, and a strong foundation in semiconductor R&D, Wisig is now poised to scale its innovations into commercially successful products across global markets. As the telecom and semiconductor sectors witness rapid transformation, Wisig seeks a commercially driven CEO to convert its strong R&D base into market leadership. Role Summary The CEO will lead Wisig's next phase of growth, with a core focus on business strategy, revenue generation, market expansion, and commercialization. This role demands a leader who can transform a research-intensive company into a commercially agile and globally competitive enterprise. You will be the driving force behind Wisig’s customer acquisition, business partnerships, go-to-market execution, and investor engagement. Key Responsibilities Business Strategy & Execution: Define and execute a market-driven business strategy to scale revenue, product adoption, and global footprint. Commercialization of Technology: Translate Wisig’s deep R&D in 5G and semiconductor IP into scalable, customer-ready solutions. Prioritize product-market fit and recurring revenue models. Sales & Partnerships: Build a robust sales and BD engine. Establish strategic partnerships with OEMs, operators, system integrators, and government buyers. Fundraising & Investor Relations: Lead fundraising efforts, engage with institutional and strategic investors, and ensure financial sustainability. Organization Building: Build and lead a cross-functional leadership team with strong commercial and operational capabilities. Global Expansion: Drive Wisig’s international growth across key markets such as the US, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Governance & Risk Management: Ensure sound corporate governance, legal compliance, and risk oversight as the company scales. Candidate Profile Experience : 15+ years of business leadership experience in telecom, semiconductors, enterprise SaaS, or deep tech sectors. Prior P&L leadership or CEO experience preferred. Track Record : Proven ability to grow revenue, scale commercial operations, close large B2B/enterprise deals, and lead global GTM strategies. Commercial Orientation : Strong understanding of customer acquisition, pricing, channel strategy, and international business development. Tech Literacy : Familiarity with wireless technologies, telecom infrastructure, or semiconductor IPs is a plus but not mandatory. Leadership & Communication : Strong stakeholder engagement skills; ability to inspire teams, manage boards, and communicate vision effectively. Education : Engineering degree with strong business credentials (MBA preferred but not essential). Why Wisig? Build and scale a globally relevant deep tech company from India Unlock commercial value from cutting-edge telecom and semiconductor IP Work with a respected founding team and a growing market opportunity Shape India’s contribution to next-gen wireless and 5G ecosystems Show more Show less