Cisco appoints new Managing Director for the Gulf region

Cisco appoints new Managing Director for the Gulf region

Cisco has announced the appointment of Abdelilah Nejjari as the new Managing Director for the Gulf region. Based in Dubai, he will oversee all the company’s operations across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Abdelilah will be responsible for driving Cisco’s business growth and strategy, focusing on accelerating digital transformation for customers across the Gulf region, and working closely with Cisco’s partner ecosystem.

Abdelilah brings over two decades of diverse experience in ICT and executive leadership to the role, including more than fifteen years with Cisco.

Most recently, he held the position of Cisco’s Partner Lead and Chief Operating Officer for Middle East and Africa, overseeing planning and executing Cisco’s operational policies, go-to-market strategies, and priorities in the region. He was also responsible for strengthening and nurturing Cisco’s relationship with its growing partner ecosystem.

Reem Asaad, Vice-President of Cisco Middle East and Africa said: “Cisco is deeply rooted in the Gulf countries and our commitment to support the region’s digital transformation has never been stronger. I am confident that Abdelilah’s expertise coupled with his leadership abilities will tremendously contribute to