Move to drive water innovation in the Kingdom
Xylem is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia with the strategic appointment of Eng. Alaa Nasser Karashi as the new Managing Director for the Kingdom.
In his new role, Karashi will be responsible for driving Xylem’s innovative water solutions and strategic growth initiatives in the nation, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Leading a specialised team, Karashi will be focused on fostering a collaborative effort in leveraging technology to transform water management practices in the region, while serving a breadth of local customers and partners.
Karashi brings over 20 years of experience, as well as unmatched local expertise to the role, having led diverse multinational and local companies across the water, WW infrastructure, industrial, and environmental sectors.
“I am very excited to work with a team of experts in the field of smart water management in order to collectively make a lasting impact in the region,” remarked Karashi on his appointment.
“Alaa’s extensive leadership experience and deep understanding of the local infrastructure align perfectly with Xylem’s commitment to providing innovative solutions to water challenges. We look forward to his contributions in furthering our mission in the Kingdom and the wider region,” commented Pietro Moro, Managing Director, Middle East & Türkiye, Xylem.
