SmartPM Appoints Majid Malek as Chief Operating Officer

Malek to lead next phase of growth for AI-driven construction tech company

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:23am

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SmartPM, an AI-driven project controls and schedule analytics platform for the construction industry, has appointed Majid Malek as its new Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Malek will oversee go-to-market operations, drive cross-functional alignment, and support the company's continued growth as a category-defining leader in construction technology.

Why it matters

SmartPM's appointment of Malek as COO comes at a critical time as the company looks to scale its impact across the construction industry, which is undergoing significant technological transformation. Malek's experience in building global teams and operational systems at companies like Qualcomm and Featurespace will be instrumental in helping SmartPM expand its reach with owners, contractors, and consultants.

The details

Malek brings over 25 years of experience across technology, data, and AI-driven businesses. He started his career designing wireless systems at Hewlett Packard, followed by leading the Qualcomm team responsible for integrating cellular modems into Apple iPhones and iPads. Most recently, Malek served in a key leadership role at UK-based Featurespace, a global leader in AI-driven financial crime prevention, where he helped scale the business through rapid growth and operational maturity.

  • SmartPM announced Malek's appointment as COO on February 4, 2026.

The players

Majid Malek

Malek is the new Chief Operating Officer of SmartPM. He has over 25 years of experience in technology, data, and AI-driven businesses, including leadership roles at Qualcomm and Featurespace.

SmartPM

SmartPM is an AI-driven project controls and schedule analytics platform for the construction industry, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mike Pink

Mike Pink is the CEO and Founder of SmartPM.

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What they’re saying

“Construction is one of the largest industries in the world, and it's at a critical inflection point for adopting new technologies and better ways of working. Driving efficiency at that scale can create enormous value for businesses and their customers. SmartPM is a category-defining platform that's reshaping how the industry operates. I'm excited to help scale SmartPM's impact across the industry.”

— Majid Malek, Chief Operating Officer (businessinsider.com)

“Majid is a world-class operator with a proven track record of scaling technology companies through hypergrowth. His experience building global teams and operational systems at Qualcomm and Featurespace will be instrumental as we scale SmartPM to serve the broader construction market during this time of unprecedented innovation and advancement.”

— Mike Pink, CEO and Founder (businessinsider.com)

What’s next

As COO, Malek's immediate priorities include strengthening cross-functional collaboration, deepening relationships with the ENR400, and driving expansion with regional general contractors, owners and consultants.

The takeaway

SmartPM's appointment of Majid Malek as COO signals the company's commitment to scaling its AI-driven project controls and schedule analytics platform to serve the broader construction industry, which is undergoing significant technological transformation.