Based in Manchester, Moneeb is a founding member of the mobile technology services provider, eSAY Mobile, and has overseen its sustained growth since inception in 2001. During this time the company has gathered an impressive list of awards and grown into one of the UK's leading suppliers of bespoke business applications delivered on handheld mobile smartphones and today operates internationally in Africa. eSAY Mobile's portfolio of clients spans blue chip businesses and dynamic SMEs through to public sector organisations and start-ups. Moneeb is the holder of the title North West Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 and an influential member of the IoD Young Directors' Forum (YDF).
"I joined the IoD in 2004, primarily for the networking opportunities. Membership provides an opportunity to talk with other managers off-the-record, in an informal environment. I've not only found many suppliers, partners and customers this way, but also mentors to share the challenges and anxieties of developing an international brand. Our client business – both securing and delivery - has developed a great deal with this support. We've even won national awards with the IoD's help – it's the best deal for a start-up.
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