Former Microsoft leader to scale Core42’s global commercial operations
Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, recently announced the appointment of Sherif Tawfik as Chief Business Officer (CBO).
In his new role, Sherif will lead Core42’s global commercial organization, with end-to-end responsibility for all global revenue-generating functions, including global sales and marketing, business development, partnerships, and both professional and managed services.
His mandate includes expanding Core42’s global commercial reach and accelerating adoption of its sovereign AI cloud and infrastructure platforms across international markets.
Sherif joins Core42 with nearly three decades of leadership experience in the global technology sector, including more than 25 years at Microsoft where he held senior executive roles across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Deepen engagement
“As Core42 continues expanding internationally, Sherif will help scale our global commercial platform and deepen engagement with governments, enterprises, and partners deploying AI at production scale,” observed Talal M. Al Kaissi, Chief Executive Officer (Interim), Core42.
Most recently, he served as Chief Partnership Officer for the G42 & Microsoft Global Alliance, leading one of the most significant AI and sovereign public cloud partnerships globally.
“My focus will be on expanding our global commercial reach and helping customers deploy AI and cloud infrastructure that is trusted, sovereign, and built for production,” commented Tawfik on his appointment.
