Appointment builds on Workday’s expansion into one of the world’s most fast-growing markets
Workday, the enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, recently announced the appointment of Zakaria Haltout as Group Vice President, based in the United Arab Emirates.
The appointment comes as Workday expands its presence in the region to bring its AI-powered innovation to one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Haltout brings more than 20 years of experience leading in the Middle East across global technology, IT, and energy companies. In his new role, he will establish and grow Workday’s direct operations in the region, with a focus on building a strong local team, expanding the partner ecosystem, and supporting customers as they adopt AI to transform how they run their businesses.
Commitment
This appointment marks an important step in Workday’s long-term commitment to the Middle East, as organizations across the region invest in AI and modern cloud technologies to accelerate growth, build future-ready workforces, and advance their national transformation agendas.
“With his deep understanding of local markets, Zakaria is best placed to help organisations in the Middle East embrace future-ready business practices and benefit from the power of Workday,” averred Angelique De Vries-Schipperijn, President, EMEA, Workday.
“Workday brings something unique to the region: an intelligent platform that unifies HR and Finance and gives organisations the clarity, confidence, and insights they need to adapt quickly, make better decisions, and deliver outcomes that matter,” said Haltout on his appointment.
