Faces to watch: Game-changers in the regional tech industry

Faces to watch: Game-changers in the regional tech industry

Gulf Business

Sunday 12 July 2020

Disruptive technologies are shifting the way we live, and the Middle East region is thriving with companies and astute leadership ushering in a digital era.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

With digital transformation becoming a requisite for public and private sector entities across the region, the regional market has seen a plethora of providers offering comprehensive solutions

Gonzalo UsandizagaVice president and general manager, Emerging Markets, Micro Focus

One company that has been flexible with its approach to offering digital transformation solutions is UK-based Micro Focus, with the company rapidly growing its presence across the Middle East. Heading the company's interests across emerging markets - covering the Middle East and Africa is Gonzalo Usandizaga, who has been in the role since 2017, after Micro Focus' merger with Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Usandizaga, an IT veteran, held several senior roles in HP since 2008, prior to which he worked with US-based Vignette, IBM and Software AG.

Khaled Al MelhiCEO, Injazat Data Systems

A prime example of the UAE's homegrown expertise, Injazat, fully owned by Abu Dhabi investment arm Mubadala, is rapidly growing its reach in the region, offering services across the digital transformation journey. Last month the company also opened a Cyber Fusion Centre in Abu Dhabi to expand its cyber security services. Leading the firm is Khalid Al Melhi, who was appointed CEO in 2017.