Shukri is a Cisco veteran of nearly 10 years and has worked in multiple leadership capacities across the organization. Over his 20-year career he has led high-profile strategy, business and technology transformational engagements, working with senior officials and executives across emerging markets. He will now work closely with partners to support private and public sector customers in their efforts to digitize and transform their operations.
Commenting on Shukri’s appointment, Mike Weston, Vice President for Cisco Middle East said, “This is a dynamic time where we are experiencing fast-paced changes and evolving trends across industries. As a technology leader, our focus is on accelerating our ability to respond to our customer and partner needs in support of their aspirations. Shukri Eid is a passionate leader with an extensive track record of achievements under his belt, and I am confident of our ability to capture the tremendous opportunities that exist across our markets with him at the helm of the East Region.”
Prior to joining Cisco, Shukri held a number of senior consultancy roles at leading blue chips, including IBM Global Business Services and PricewaterhouseCoopers, with engagements involving local and federal government, education, financial services, and defence. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Strathclyde University and a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology.
“I look forward to my new role during what is an exciting time for Cisco and the region. The time is ripe to harness the power of digitization and there is greater need from our partners, customers and governments across our markets to help accelerate their journeys towards becoming smarter, more competitive and more connected in the new economy. Our talented team and expanding portfolio of solutions place us at the forefront of their efforts to capture this immense potential.” said Shukri.
