Senior telecom executive and independent consultant with 15 MVNO launches across 15 countries, £200M+ P&L ownership, and a track record spanning UK, Europe, Middle East, APAC & North America. Now seeking investment partners to launch a new MVNO targeting an underserved segment in UK & Europe.
Nandeesh Sadashivaiah is a senior telecom executive, programme leader, and independent consultant with 20+ years of hands-on experience building, launching, and scaling Telcos, MVNOs, and IoT ventures across EMEA, APAC, North America, and the UAE.
He has held full commercial accountability throughout his career — P&L ownership up to £200M+, board-level stakeholder management, and end-to-end delivery in markets where timelines and budgets weren't negotiable.
Having worked with top-tier firms including Roland Berger, E&Y, Delta Partners, and Metyis, and having generated over $500K in independent consulting revenue, Nandeesh brings both strategic clarity and operational depth to every engagement.
Currently engaged as Strategy & Programme Consultant on a national-scale telco product launch in Dubai, returning to the UK in Q3 2026.
From strategy and business modelling through to technical architecture, operations, and go-live — a rare combination of commercial and technical depth across the full MVNO lifecycle.
Market research, TAM analysis, competitive positioning, business & financial modelling, target segment identification, and value proposition design.
E2E MVNO launch across Full MVNO, IN MVNO, and Branded Reseller models. MNO negotiations, OSS/BSS platform selection, go-to-market execution.
E2E solution architecture across Telecom, MVNO and IoT. Core network (HLR/HSS, IMS, OCS, PGW/PCRF, 5G NSA), OSS/BSS/NMS, VAS, Cloud (GCP Certified).
Technical and commercial due diligence for PE-backed MVNO investments. Led due diligence resulting in a US$70M investment decision (Delta Partners, Singapore).
Multi-country programme delivery, P&L ownership up to £200M+, team leadership (150+ members), vendor management, CAPEX/OPEX governance.
IoT connectivity strategy and programme delivery. Board Advisor on GSMA Open Gateway & CAMARA API. 5G certified (IIT Delhi). Google Cloud Certified Digital Leader.
Specialist MVNO and Telecom consulting across strategy, commercial structuring, technical architecture, and programme delivery — for operators, investors, and founders across UK, Europe, Middle East, and beyond.
In-depth market research, target addressable segment identification, competition analysis, and value proposition design tailored to your MVNO or Telco proposition.
End-to-end business case development — market need analysis, revenue modelling, cost structures, pricing strategy, financial projections, and ROI assessment.
Strategic advisory on MNO-MVNO integration, wholesale structure options (tiered, bundle, revenue share), and commercial negotiation to secure favourable terms.
Comprehensive MVNO platform assessment — core network, OSS/BSS, IT infrastructure, digital engagement, vendor agreements, CAPEX/OPEX validation, and competitive benchmarking.
Full MVNO platform solution architecture, RFP/RFQ process management, vendor identification, due diligence, and selection across BSS, OSS, core network, and digital engagement layers.
Product proposition, channel strategy (offline & online), pricing, launch planning, operational process design, and post-launch growth strategy.
A career spanning greenfield launches, PE due diligence, multi-country operations, and board-level advisory — across 4 continents and every MVNO model.
Programme lead for Plintron's flagship client Lycamobile. $40M+ annual P&L, 150+ staff. Delivered 15+ MVNO launches globally with O2 UK, Telstra, Vodafone, T-Mobile USA and Telefónica — end-to-end from initiation to operational handover. Negotiated $4.5M in hardware/software cost savings.
Engaged by Tier 1 consultancy FTI Delta as MVNO due diligence expert for a PE firm's potential investment in a Telco Service Provider. Comprehensive quantitative and qualitative assessment led directly to a US$70M investment decision.
Engaged as MVNO Subject Matter Expert for end-to-end due diligence across a multi-country MVNO platform covering 4 countries. Board-level stakeholder management for PE-backed transaction including platform evaluation, vendor agreements, and CAPEX/OPEX validation.
Customer Journey Consultant for a Travel eSIM platform — redesigned end-to-end customer experience across product browsing, purchase, onboarding, eSIM activation, and support for clients across Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
Developed end-to-end sales processes across direct and indirect channels. Defined SIM/eSIM specifications, designed kiosk touchpoints, automated digital sales processes, and advised on digital engagement platform development.
Full programme ownership for a greenfield UK/Netherlands MVNO — RFPs, vendor selection, platform build, integration architecture with Three UK, commercial wholesale negotiations, OSS/BSS infrastructure development, test and go-to-market.
After 20 years advising, launching, and operating MVNOs across 15 countries, I have identified a significant underserved segment in the UK and European mobile market that existing operators and MVNOs are consistently missing.
We are seeking investment partners to co-fund the launch of a new MVNO targeting a high-potential, underserved segment across UK and European markets — with a founder who has launched 15 MVNOs before.
Whether you are looking for specialist MVNO consulting services or want to explore the investment opportunity — reach out directly. Currently available for in-person meetings in UAE; UK-based from Q3 2026.