Microsoft today announced the appointment of Sayed Hashish as the Regional General Manager for Microsoft Gulf. In his new role, Sayed will be overseeing the company’s operations across the Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE, driving strategic planning and shaping growth initiatives to enable digital transformation across sectors in the region through developing youth capabilities, encouraging local innovation, furthering the Digital agenda and fostering a knowledge-based economy. He takes over the reins from Samer Abu Ltaif who held it for 6 years, and was recently appointed as President for Microsoft Middle East and Africa.
“Technology can transform education, nurture community innovation and create employment opportunities that fuel a sustained cycle of social and economic development,” Hashish said. “Digital transformation, applied strategically, can engage customers and citizens, empower employees, optimise operations and transform products and services. With Gulf governments marching forward with bold economic visions, this is an exciting time for us to play an important role in progressing Microsoft’s commitment to fuel growth and bring prosperity in the region by transforming businesses, societies and economies.”
Sayed will continue to be based in Dubai and lead the Gulf region to drive Microsoft’s ambitions through forging new partnerships. He is a strong advocate for digital transformation in education, as an enabler of self-sustaining economic growth and building generations with skills for the workforce. Prior to the position of MEA General Manager for Microsoft Public Sector, he was General Manager of Microsoft for North Africa, East Mediterranean and Pakistan (NEPA), driving strategy and growth initiatives for the region; turning it into one of Microsoft’s fastest growing markets.
