Appointment strengthens Lenovo’s commitment to developing local innovation capabilities
Lenovo has announced the appointment of Dr. Rabeah Alzaidy to lead the company’s Research & Development (R&D) initiatives in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing Lenovo’s commitment to advancing innovation, artificial intelligence, and technology development in the Kingdom.
Dr. Alzaidy brings more than 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, research, and technology innovation. She holds a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and completed postdoctoral research at both Penn State and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), as well as Executive Leadership training at the University of California, Berkeley.
Strengthen collaboration
Dr. Alzaidy will lead Lenovo’s R&D initiatives in Saudi Arabia, helping expand the company’s local innovation capabilities and strengthen collaboration with universities, researchers, industry partners, and Lenovo’s global technology teams.
“Dr. Rabeah’s track record across research, government, and industry makes her uniquely positioned to help build world-class R&D capabilities in the Kingdom and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s role in the future of global technology innovation,” noted Said Tareq Alangari, SVP & President, META, Lenovo.
Hybrid AI strategy
“Lenovo’s global Hybrid AI strategy is about bringing together the best of our R&D, technology portfolio, and ecosystem partnerships to deliver AI that is practical, scalable, and meaningful for customers and communities,” asserted Dr. Tolga Kurtoglu, Chief Technology Officer, Lenovo.
“By building strong local R&D partnerships and fostering innovation talent, we can contribute to a more resilient and competitive technology ecosystem for the Kingdom and beyond,” said Dr Alzaidy on her appointment.
