Silicon Valley, CA: Karthik Ramakrishnan, a veteran AI executive who spent 14 years at Amazon, has joined Google Cloud as Vice President within its Data Cloud organization. Ramakrishnan, who played a key role in shaping Amazon’s AI strategy, announced the move in a LinkedIn post, describing his new role as part of the emerging “Agentic … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas – January 6, 2026: In a pivotal leadership move, Kendra Scott Design, Inc. has announced the appointment of Chris Blakeslee as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 12, 2026. The appointment marks a defining chapter in the brand’s journey toward becoming a contemporary, multi-generational global lifestyle brand. Company founder Kendra Scott will … Read more
Dubai, UAE — Dubai National Insurance (DNI), one of the UAE’s leading insurance providers, has announced a leadership transition following the resignation of A.R. Srinivasan from his role as Chief Executive Officer due to personal reasons. The Board of Directors has appointed Charbel Yazbeck, currently Head of Risk, as Acting CEO effective immediately. This transition … Read more
Dubai/Seoul — December 2025: Global mobility leader Kia Corporation has announced the appointment of Hoo Gon Kim as the new President of Kia Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective January 1, 2026. Kim succeeds SooHang Chang, who will transition to his new role as President and CEO of Kia Europe. This leadership transition underscores Kia’s … Read more
Global creative agency TBWA\RAAD has announced the appointment of Priya Cima as Talent & Organizational Development Specialist, responsible for leading key people and culture initiatives across its Dubai and Riyadh offices. Priya’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the agency as it continues to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia and strengthen its regional … Read more
Talos, the premier provider of institutional digital asset technology and data solutions for trading and portfolio management, has announced the appointment of Drew Forman as Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy. In this newly created role, Forman will lead the company’s strategic initiatives across market expansion, product innovation, and corporate development, further cementing Talos’s … Read more
SAP has appointed Nazia Pillay as its new Managing Director for Southern Africa. Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President at SAP Middle East and Africa South, says: “Our purpose as a business is to help the world run better and improve people’s lives, reflected in our ongoing commitment to transformation and corporate responsibility throughout the continent. … Read more
Integrated Holistic Communications (IHC) has announced the appointment of Beatriz Meirelles as its new Business Development Director, marking her return to the agency more than a decade after she first worked there. Meirelles, who previously headed IHC’s promotions department, brings over a decade of experience in sales, events, and hospitality management across the GCC. Her … Read more
Vennre, a fast-growing wealth creation platform, has announced the appointment of Dr. Ibrahim Almojel as Chairman of its Board of Managers in Saudi Arabia. The move underscores the company’s commitment to building a strong footprint in the Kingdom, aligning with its ambition to support Saudi Arabia’s economic growth and its position as a regional fintech … Read more
The Government of Ras Al Khaimah has announced the appointment of Phillipa Harrison, former Managing Director of Tourism Australia, as the new Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). Harrison will lead the Emirate’s ambitious vision to position itself as the “Destination of the Future”, bringing with her extensive experience in … Read more
Baker Tilly International, a top 10 global network of accounting and advisory firms with presence in over 140 countries and with over 43,000 people, has announced the official launch of its new member firm in the United Arab Emirates. Headquartered in Dubai and led by newly appointed CEO and Managing Partner Saad Maniar, the UAE firm … Read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Maaden, Saudi Arabia’s leading mining and metals company – and the largest multi-commodity mining firm in the Middle East – has appointed Donovan Waller as Chief Technology Officer. A strategic step that reinforces our commitment to innovation and the integration of advanced technologies across our operations. Donovan brings more than three decades of … Read more
Citi has announced the appointment of Tahany Taher as the new Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) and Corporate, Commercial & Public Sector Sales (CCPS) for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She will report directly to Vivek Vaidyanathan, TTS & CCPS Head for the Middle East and Pakistan. In her new role, Taher will … Read more
Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups, has announced the appointment of Eugenio Santagata as the new Director of its Naval Vessels Division, effective September 1, 2025. Santagata will take over from Dario Deste, who is set to retire following an illustrious career within the company. Deste will, however, continue to support the CEO … Read more
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 … Read more
Xcelerate Solutions, a mission-focused provider of solutions for the defense, intelligence, and homeland security sectors, has announced the appointment of Doug Kollme as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With nearly two decades of financial leadership in high-growth technology and government services firms, Kollme brings deep expertise in strategic financial management, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), … Read more
