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Dennis Abella

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VP - Network Digitalization
Globe Telecom

Mr. Dennis Abella currently serves as Vice President and Head of Network Digitalization at Globe Telecom in the Philippines, bringing over 30 years of distinguished leadership in telecommunications, digital transformation, and operational excellence across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

He has consistently demonstrated expertise in architecting enterprise-scale digital platforms and applying artificial intelligence, data analytics, and data management to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and elevate customer experience.

A respected and purpose-driven executive, Mr. Abella has led award-winning initiatives that achieved significant cost efficiencies, strengthened network capabilities, and cultivated high-performing, cross-functional teams committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

Dennis Abella is an accomplished technology executive with over three decades of leadership experience in the telecommunications and information and communications technology (ICT) sectors. He serves as Vice President and Head of Network Digitalization at Globe Telecom, where he drives the digital and automation strategy across planning and engineering, network operations, platforms, and customer experience.

Dennis has held senior leadership positions across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, leading complex transformation programs integrating artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven decision-making into large-scale operational frameworks. He has overseen the modernization of legacy infrastructure, the deployment of intelligent OSS/BSS systems, and the implementation of cloud-native and AI-powered architectures—all designed to enhance service quality, reduce costs, and support business agility.

Mr. Abella's track record includes executive roles at IBM, Kyndryl, Huawei, and several leading telecommunications operators. There, he led multi-country teams and governed high-value transformation initiatives and programs. His work has significantly improved operational resilience, customer satisfaction, and technology lifecycle efficiency.

Renowned for his strategic insight and cross-functional leadership, Mr. Abella is a respected voice in the global telecommunications community.

Dennis

Featured Sessions

11:30 AM

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18 June 2025

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11:30 AM-01:00 PM

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Stage B

circleThe Autonomous Networks Pathway
traingleAutonomous Networks
traingleNetwork transformation
Making Autonomy Work: Seamless Network Operations

Join us as we explore how others are implementing autonomous networks—from leveraging the Dark NOC to accelerate self-management, to using intelligent orchestration for seamless operations. Discover the success factors that are shifting networks from reactive to proactive, delivering real-time efficiency, scalability, and resilience for a future-ready infrastructure.