Microsoft gives tech veteran Naim Yazbeck a major promotion that puts him in charge of their entire Middle East and Africa operations. The company announced that Yazbeck will become President for the massive region starting July 1st. He has worked his way up the Microsoft ladder since joining the tech giant back in 2009. Yazbeck most recently ran Microsoft's UAE operations where he made big moves in the digital world. His new job means he will oversee Microsoft's business across dozens of countries.
The seasoned executive brings more than 25 years of experience in the technology sector to his new role. Yazbeck has been leading Microsoft UAE since 2022 and made waves with major partnerships during his time there. He struck a huge deal between Microsoft and G42 that brought cloud and AI technology to the region. The partnership helped countries across the Middle East and Africa build better digital infrastructure. Yazbeck also launched programs that taught thousands of people new tech skills.
Amr Kamel will step into Yazbeck's former position as General Manager for UAE operations. Kamel previously worked with Microsoft's partner solutions across Central and Eastern Europe plus the Middle East and Africa. The leadership change keeps Microsoft's momentum going in one of their fastest growing markets. Yazbeck plans to focus on expanding cloud services and AI training programs across his new territory. He wants to build partnerships that help governments and businesses transform digitally.
The seasoned executive brings more than 25 years of experience in the technology sector to his new role. Yazbeck has been leading Microsoft UAE since 2022 and made waves with major partnerships during his time there. He struck a huge deal between Microsoft and G42 that brought cloud and AI technology to the region. The partnership helped countries across the Middle East and Africa build better digital infrastructure. Yazbeck also launched programs that taught thousands of people new tech skills.
Amr Kamel will step into Yazbeck's former position as General Manager for UAE operations. Kamel previously worked with Microsoft's partner solutions across Central and Eastern Europe plus the Middle East and Africa. The leadership change keeps Microsoft's momentum going in one of their fastest growing markets. Yazbeck plans to focus on expanding cloud services and AI training programs across his new territory. He wants to build partnerships that help governments and businesses transform digitally.
