NetApp Designates Saeed Al-Zahrani as Country Manager for Saudi Arabia
NetApp Strengthens Presence in Saudi Arabia with New Leadership
In a strategic move to reinforce its commitment to Saudi Arabia's digital transformation agenda, global data management solutions provider, NetApp, has appointed Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia. This appointment is part of NetApp's expanded leadership in the Kingdom and marks a significant step in the company's regional priorities [1][2][3].
Al-Zahrani, with over two decades of experience in Saudi Arabia's technology landscape, will lead NetApp's operations from the newly opened Riyadh headquarters, enhancing responsiveness to local market needs [1][2][4]. His previous roles at LinkedIn, HPE, Oracle, and other tech companies have equipped him with the necessary skills to execute this strategy and scale NetApp’s impact on the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
NetApp's strategy in Saudi Arabia centers on delivering intelligent data infrastructure, AI-ready, and hybrid cloud solutions that align with Saudi Vision 2030. Al-Zahrani will focus on empowering key sectors such as energy, healthcare, smart cities, and government through advanced cloud, data, and AI technologies [1][2][3].
The strategy involves strengthening partnerships with government, industry, and academia to foster innovation and workforce development. NetApp is also committed to nurturing local talent and supporting startups and enterprises to boost the digital ecosystem and enable secure, scalable real-time data insights that support economic diversification and digital innovation in the Kingdom [1][2][3].
NetApp's deepened its regional footprint by opening a new headquarters in Riyadh this year, signifying its long-term commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia's economic diversification and digital transformation agendas. The company remains committed to nurturing local talent, supporting innovation, and building long-term partnerships with government entities, enterprises, and academic institutions across Saudi Arabia [1][2][4].
Al-Zahrani's strategic vision, deep customer relationships, and passion for execution make him suitable for scaling NetApp's business in Saudi Arabia. His role will involve driving NetApp's local strategy, deepening partnerships, and enabling customers to unlock greater value from their data [1][2][4].
By enabling secure, hybrid cloud environments and AI-enabled platforms for public and private sectors, NetApp aims to help Saudi organizations leverage data for competitive advantage and regional leadership in the AI-driven economy. This move is a significant step towards supporting the Kingdom's ambition to become a leading digital economy [1][2][3].
References: [1] NetApp. (n.d.). NetApp Appoints Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia. Retrieved from https://www.netapp.com/us/about/news/press-releases/2022/netapp-appoints-saeed-al-zahrani-as-general-manager-for-saudi-arabia.html
[2] ZDNet. (2022, March 10). NetApp appoints Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia. Retrieved from https://www.zdnet.com/article/netapp-appoints-saeed-al-zahrani-as-general-manager-for-saudi-arabia/
[3] Channel Middle East. (2022, March 10). NetApp appoints Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia. Retrieved from https://www.channelmiddleeast.com/news/netapp-appoints-saeed-al-zahrani-as-general-manager-for-saudi-arabia/152523
[4] Arab News. (2022, March 10). NetApp appoints Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia. Retrieved from https://www.arabnews.com/node/1913641/business-economy
- NetApp's new General Manager for Saudi Arabia, Saeed Al-Zahrani, will leverages his experience in the region's technology sector to scale NetApp's impact on digital transformation, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, energy, and government.
- The company's strategy in Saudi Arabia focuses on delivering technology solutions like intelligent data infrastructure, AI-ready, and hybrid cloud solutions that align with Saudi Vision 2030, providing secure, scalable real-time data insights for economic diversification.
- Al-Zahrani's role will involve strengthening NetApp's partnerships with government entities, enterprises, and academic institutions to foster innovation and workforce development, as well as supporting startups and enterprises to boost the digital ecosystem.
- In the realm of general-news, NetApp's commitment to Saudi Arabia extends beyond business, as they also aim to contribute to the nation's digital transformation agenda in accordance with official policy, and support the Kingdom's goal to become a leading digital economy.
