Has 25 years experience in the regional IT and Telecommunications industry
SAP has appointed Saquib Ahmad as Managing Director for its Bahrain, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan operations.
With close to 25 years’ experience in the regional IT and Telecommunications industry, Ahmad will focus on supporting the digital transformation and AI capabilities of companies in the Kingdom, according to a press statement.
“The countries that Saquib Ahmad will cover represent an important growth market for SAP, particularly in digital transformation, and we expect to see them benefit from the enormous potential of Business AI,” stated Ahmed AlFaifi, Senior Vice President, SAP Middle East and Africa–North, to whom Ahmad will report directly.
Immediately prior to his promotion, Ahmad had been Managing Director for SAP Pakistan, a position he held since 2017. During this time, he significantly expanded SAP’s footprint in Pakistan, exceeding growth targets and hiring local talent to enable the digital transformation of customers in both the public and private sectors.
Held senior positions in Pakistan
Prior to joining SAP, Ahmad held senior positions in Pakistan and the Middle East at several large technology companies, including Siemens, Nokia, Comptel and Oracle.
“I am looking forward to expanding my remit and to grow SAP’s footprint in Bahrain, Iraq and Afghanistan, helping enterprises here to digitally transform and future-proof their operations,” commented Ahmad.
Ahmad holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication and Electronics from the University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore. He has also completed the LEAP Program of Business Administration & Management from INSEAD, France.
