Leadership
The team behind Minutes Network - combining decades of telecommunications expertise with cutting-edge technology innovation.
Josh Watkins
A prodigy who launched his first startup at age 12 and had been coding since 11, Josh achieved a lucrative exit by 14. With over 15 years of deep expertise in machine learning and VoIP technologies, he co-founded Yallo - a venture funded by Deutsche Telekom. Josh has been at the forefront of telecom innovation since 2017, and his unique combination of technical depth and entrepreneurial vision drives every aspect of Minutes Network.
Gary Carp
Gary brings over 25 years of experience in international management consultancy, law, and corporate governance to Minutes Network. His extensive background in navigating complex regulatory landscapes across multiple jurisdictions and guiding corporate strategy at the highest levels ensures that Minutes Network operates with the governance rigour and strategic clarity that institutional partners demand.
Roi Elco
Roi is a seasoned operations leader with a proven track record in management, product launches, entrepreneurship, and marketing. His ability to translate strategic vision into operational execution is central to Minutes Network's growth. Roi oversees the day-to-day operations of the platform, ensuring that every carrier connection, every API call, and every settlement runs flawlessly.
Omri Lachman
A serial entrepreneur with over 20 years scaling deep tech companies. Co-founded Humavox (wireless charging, partnerships with Starkey and Stanley Black & Decker), Jobookit (IPO on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange), and Yallo (backed by Deutsche Telekom). Early investor in Cybertinel (acquired by CyberArk, NASDAQ: CYBR). Omri brings deep tech commercialisation and strategic deal-making expertise to Minutes Network.
Houssam Berry
Houssam has been a VoIP Management Consultant since 1998 - making him one of the longest-serving experts in the industry. His extensive network of connections across Africa and the Middle East is invaluable to Minutes Network's expansion into these high-growth regions. He leads EMEA operations with deep local knowledge and carrier relationships built over decades.
Tahwinder Singh
Tahwinder brings a rare combination of scientific, commercial, and legal expertise to Minutes Network. His understanding of coding and technology means he does not just interpret the law - he understands the technology deeply enough to provide nuanced legal guidance that keeps innovation moving while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Dragos Caliman
With over 10 years in telecommunications, Dragos has a proven track record of building and scaling telecom businesses from the ground up. As Chief of Network Operations, he oversees the technical infrastructure that keeps Minutes Network running at carrier-grade reliability - from SBC clusters and media gateways to the MinCloud Switch platform.
Jason Zhang
Jason brings over 10 years of experience in wholesale minutes trading and strategic account management to Minutes Network. His deep understanding of carrier economics, rate negotiation, and route quality management ensures that our exchange offers consistently competitive rates and premium termination quality across all destinations.
Matt Walsh
An award-winning sales professional with over 14 years of experience in international carrier sales, Matt is the driving force behind Minutes Network's wholesale carrier relationships. His ability to understand carrier needs and structure deals that create mutual value has made him instrumental in building our carrier partner network.
Jamie King
Jamie's career spans from Rockstar Games to the cutting edge of technology marketing. His expertise in strategic storytelling, brand building, and community engagement brings a creative, narrative-driven approach to how Minutes Network communicates its vision to carriers, enterprises, and the broader telecommunications community.
Charlie Springall
With over 30 years of experience in VoIP and telecommunications, Charlie is one of the most seasoned experts in the industry. Having worked across global markets spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, he brings unmatched technical depth and operational insight to Minutes Network's carrier interconnection and voice termination operations.
Prins Mhlanga
Prins leads the Ocean on 76 Group and brings extensive expertise in mobile and digital value-added services. As a Non-Executive Director at Standard Bank, he provides Minutes Network with invaluable perspective on African mobile markets, digital financial services, and the convergence of telecoms with banking infrastructure - critical to our expansion across the continent.
James Bowater
James founded Crypto AM with City A.M., creating the first mainstream media coverage of AI and emerging technology in 2018. His media expertise, industry connections, and deep understanding of the technology landscape help Minutes Network communicate its unique position in the telecoms industry to a global audience.