Commercial execution for Telecom and CPaaS businesses, built on 10 years in the field, not a consultant deck.

Independent advisory from someone who has carried the quota. Ten years building and running enterprise accounts, partner programs, and go-to-market motions across the UAE and EMEA — now applied to your business.

0Years in enterprise account management
0New accounts onboarded since March 2026
0Qualified leads generated
0Revenue growth delivered at SMSGlobal
About

One practice, built from two vantage points.

SONCAN is Cannon Mascarenhas' independent consultancy. It runs on the same instinct that built SMSGlobal's EMEA partner program and carried enterprise accounts like Emirates Auction, Jashanmal Group, and Jumeirah Group: find the commercial lever, pull it, and stay accountable to the number.

That instinct now works two ways at once. As Commercial Lead, Enterprise and Government Accounts, SONCAN drives enterprise sales and market development for an established CPaaS platform. As an independent advisor, it shapes go-to-market strategy for earlier-stage Telecom and communications businesses stepping into the same market.

The result is advice that isn't theoretical. It's informed by what's currently working, this quarter, in the same region you're selling into.

Based inDubai, UAE
FocusEnterprise accounts & CPaaS go-to-market
RegionMENA / GCC / US / Europe / Australia / UK
Experience10+ years enterprise new business & growth
EntitySONCAN Venture Consultants FZCO
Contactcannon@svcuae.com

Track record

Selected engagements
SMSGlobal — Regional Sales Manager, EMEA (2016–2022)
Owned and grew a portfolio of top-tier enterprise accounts, delivering 35% revenue growth through structured account planning. Designed and launched the EMEA Partner Program end to end, generating 2,500 qualified leads and a 12% revenue uplift in its first quarter.
Partner Program & Enterprise Growth
SMSGlobal — Commercial Lead, Enterprise and Government Accounts (2026–Present)
Re-engaged as Commercial Lead, Enterprise and Government Accounts, in March 2026. Onboarded 30+ new paying accounts across the UAE, US, and Europe, generated 140+ qualified inbound leads, and regularly closes new accounts within two to three weeks of first contact. Authored 25+ strategic deliverables spanning market roadmaps, competitive analysis, organizational design, and go-to-market playbooks.
Enterprise & Government Accounts
Emirates Auction
Primary commercial owner for a high-profile UAE auction platform through SMSGlobal's Telecom API and SaaS offering, with strategic account mapping to strengthen retention and upsell readiness.
Enterprise Growth
Jashanmal Group
Primary commercial owner for a long-established UAE retail and distribution group, managed with the same account-mapping and champion-building approach applied across the portfolio.
Enterprise Growth
GymNation (2020–2022)
Owned the commercial relationship for a leading UAE fitness operator's platform account, part of a portfolio that sustained 8% month-over-month growth from Q4 2017 to Q4 2022.
Enterprise Growth
Jumeirah Group
Managed a premium hospitality account relationship, aligning platform capability with a brand-sensitive, service-led business.
Enterprise Growth

Client feedback

From the current SMSGlobal engagement
Switched from Twilio expecting a headache. Got a US number live in three days instead, with Cannon checking in the whole way through — genuinely one of the smoothest onboarding experiences I've had with any vendor.
PineNapple MediaMedia & Content
Cannon has been attentive, professional, and always willing to help at every stage of the process. His support made our onboarding smooth and genuinely enjoyable.
Algorithm Training CenterEducation & Training
Cannon was meticulous in completing the transaction and easy to deal with. I thank him for his constant follow-up — he is the best.
Veneno Auto Care CenterAutomotive
Cannon was super helpful, proactive, and fast — thank you for treating the little guy like royalty.
Suranga WanasunderaSpringtrack
Things were simple and quick getting set up with SMSGlobal, thanks to Cannon, who walked us through everything himself.
SoukPayFintech
Excellent customer service.
Alfa Laval Middle EastIndustrial Engineering

Where SONCAN helps

Three ways this engagement typically starts. Most conversations begin narrower than this and grow once the fit is clear.

Enterprise Account Management

Owning and expanding named accounts end to end: relationship, renewal, and revenue, run by someone who has carried the number.

Partner & Channel Programs

Designing and standing up partner programs for CPaaS and Telecom platforms entering or expanding in the MENA/GCC region.

Go-to-Market Advisory

Strategic positioning and market entry for earlier-stage communications businesses, grounded in what's currently converting locally.

If you're building a commercial motion in this market, let's talk.

One conversation is usually enough to know whether SONCAN is the right fit. No deck required on your end.

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