Omar Javaid

Omar Javaid is the Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Avaya, a position he has held since June 2023. With over 20 years of experience in product and general management, Javaid has a robust background in the telecommunications and technology sectors.

Career Highlights

• Qualcomm: Before joining Avaya, he served as SVP & GM, overseeing Qualcomm's global software product portfolio. His leadership contributed significantly to the company's strategic direction.
• Vonage: Javaid was instrumental in transforming Vonage from a traditional telecom company into a leading enterprise software provider. He played a key role in the acquisition of Nexmo, Vonage’s API business unit, which was pivotal in the company's growth and culminated in a $6.2 billion acquisition by Ericsson.
• Motorola: As Vice President of Product Management, he was part of the executive team that led Motorola through a successful turnaround, resulting in its $12.5 billion acquisition by Google. He was responsible for launching innovative products like the Razr I, the first Intel-based smartphone by a major OEM.
• Entrepreneurship: Prior to his corporate roles, Javaid founded Mobilocity, which was acquired by Qualcomm.

Education

Omar holds degrees in chemistry and cellular & molecular biology from the University of Michigan and has completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School and Stanford University.

Leadership Style

Javaid is recognized for his visionary leadership and strategic insight, particularly in leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences. His approach focuses on innovation and adapting to market changes to drive business success.

Omar Javaid's extensive experience across various high-profile companies positions him as a key leader in advancing Avaya's mission to provide innovative communication solutions.