Honors Manish Bakshi’s transformational journey in the Middle East
BenQ has announced a major leadership milestone as Manish Bakshi, Managing Director Middle East, completes 25 years with the organization.
His journey reflects a powerful blend of strategic foresight, people‑first leadership, and a relentless commitment to transforming how the region learns, works, and experiences technology, according to a press statement.
Since joining Acer Communication and Multimedia in 2000, transitioning into BenQ in 2001, Manish has been instrumental in establishing the META office and shaping BenQ’s rise as one of the company’s most successful global regions.
Multicultural team
Over the past two decades, he has built a multicultural team, expanded BenQ’s footprint across the Middle East, and led the brand to consistent #1 market share positions in projectors, interactive displays, and home entertainment solutions.
Under Manish’s leadership, BenQ has played a defining role in modernizing education across the Middle East. The company has:
Led the transition from traditional classrooms to interactive, collaborative digital learning environments
- Achieved #1 Market Share in Interactive Displays (IFPs) in key markets such as KSA and UAE
- Introduced Eye‑Care certified displays, setting new health and safety standards for students
- Supported government‑led digital transformation initiatives across the GCC
- Enabled hybrid learning with advanced wireless presentation and cloud‑connected solutions
Manish has consistently emphasized that technology must go beyond hardware, it must empower teachers, simplify learning, and create inclusive, safe environments for students.
BenQ has also been at the forefront of transforming corporate meeting spaces, helping organizations adapt to hybrid work models. Key achievements include:
- Becoming a leading provider of corporate collaboration displays across the GCC
- Introducing BenQ InstaShow, one of the region’s most widely adopted wireless presentation systems
- Delivering secure, driver‑free, plug‑and‑play meeting solutions trusted by enterprises and government entities
- Setting new benchmarks for touchless collaboration, video conferencing integration, and remote management
