Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global leader in intelligent data infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia, marking a significant move to strengthen its commitment to the Kingdom’s digital transformation agenda.
In his new role, Al-Zahrani will lead NetApp’s strategic operations in the region, focusing on deepening relationships across the public and private sectors, driving local partnerships, and empowering organizations to derive greater value from their data assets.
Veteran Leader to Steer NetApp’s Growth in the Kingdom
With nearly 20 years of experience in Saudi Arabia’s dynamic technology ecosystem, Al-Zahrani brings with him a wealth of knowledge and leadership expertise. He has held pivotal roles at leading tech firms including Nutanix, Solutions by stc, Oracle, LinkedIn, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Throughout his career, Al-Zahrani has been at the forefront of customer-first innovation, operational excellence, and strategic digital transformation, helping Saudi organizations embrace cutting-edge technologies to stay competitive and future-ready.
Strategic Commitment to Vision 2030 and Digital Growth
Commenting on the appointment, Suhail Hasanain, Senior Director & General Manager, Middle East & Africa at NetApp, stated:
“Saeed’s strategic vision, strong customer focus, and track record of execution make him the ideal leader to scale our operations in Saudi Arabia. His leadership reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and digital economy ambitions.”
Al-Zahrani shared his enthusiasm about joining NetApp at a transformative time:
“Saudi Arabia is undergoing a historic digital transformation, and I’m excited to collaborate with our customers, partners, and ecosystem to accelerate the Kingdom’s data-driven and AI-enabled future.”
Expansion and Innovation in Key Sectors
Al-Zahrani’s appointment follows the opening of NetApp’s new regional headquarters in Riyadh earlier this year. This expansion marks a pivotal step in strengthening the company’s regional presence and its ability to provide tailored cloud, hybrid, and AI-powered data solutions.
NetApp aims to play a critical role in advancing key sectors such as energy, healthcare, smart cities, and public services by enabling secure hybrid cloud environments and real-time data insights.
Empowering Local Talent and Building a Resilient Ecosystem
Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s goals for innovation and workforce development, NetApp remains committed to:
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Investing in local talent development
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Collaborating with academic institutions
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Forming long-term partnerships with government and enterprises
The company’s focus on building intelligent data infrastructure will support Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a leading global digital economy, powered by data, innovation, and smart technology adoption.