Cisco, the world leader in technology, has announced the appointment of Haytham Al-Ohali as Managing Director of Cisco in Saudi Arabia. Al-Ohali succeeds Abdullah Alswaha, who has recently been named Saudi minister of communication and information technology.
Al-Ohali will direct Cisco's business and operations in the Kingdom and will direct the digitization agenda for organizations and companies of all industries, in accordance with the objectives set out in Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Plan. It will work closely with the Cisco partner ecosystem to support public and private sector clients in their efforts to digitize and transform their operations to drive business results.
The appointment reaffirms Cisco Saudi Arabia's commitment to invest in local talent and inspire future leaders, who can contribute to the development of the technology ecosystem and the national economy.
"Saudi Arabia's commitment to harness technology to drive a positive economic and social impact makes it a dynamic and exciting market. We are witnessing what is undoubtedly a crucial phase in the Kingdom's economic and developmental trajectory, and I am Proud of the role Cisco is playing as a nationwide digitization partner, "said Mike Weston, vice president of Cisco Middle East.
"Haytham is a natural leader with an exceptional business vision and a strong understanding of local market dynamics. I have no doubt that this appointment will strengthen our position in the market and our ability to play an even more prominent role in accelerating The digital transformation of companies and organizations in Saudi Arabia. "
A 10-year-old Cisco veteran, Al-Ohali has worked in multiple leadership capacities across the organization overseeing industries including education, health, national security and defense, as well as a large number of public sector entities.
"Cisco's global presence, broad portfolio and depth of experience enable us to deliver the kind of support organizations need to realize the business potential of the greatest digital transition in history," said Al-Ohali.
"I look forward to working with some of the industry's most talented professionals as we focus our efforts on harnessing the power of digitalization to shape a prosperous and prosperous future for the Kingdom. As a Saudi and a Cisco employee, I feel Very proud when I look at what we have achieved so far - but I also realize that this incredible journey has just begun. "
