NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the data infrastructure company, announced the appointment of Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia. The move reinforces NetApp’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation goals.

In his new role, Al-Zahrani will drive NetApp’s local strategy. He will also focus on deepening public and private sector partnerships and helping customers unlock more value from their data.

With nearly 20 years of experience in Saudi Arabia’s tech sector, Al-Zahrani has held senior leadership roles at Nutanix, Solutions by stc, Oracle, LinkedIn, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Over his career, he has consistently promoted customer-first innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence across various industries.

Suhail Hasanain, Senior Director & General Manager, Middle East & Africa at NetApp, said Al-Zahrani brings strong vision and execution to the role.

• His appointment supports Saudi Arabia’s data-driven and AI-enabled future.
• It also aligns with NetApp’s long-term strategy for regional growth.

Al-Zahrani expressed enthusiasm about contributing to the Kingdom’s transformation and working with partners and customers across the country.

Earlier this year, NetApp opened its new headquarters in Riyadh. The company’s growing presence in the Kingdom aims to deliver intelligent data infrastructure across key sectors such as energy, healthcare, and smart cities.

NetApp cloud solutions are enabling secure hybrid environments and real-time insights, helping advance Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a leading digital economy.

The company also continues to support local talent development, innovation, and long-term partnerships with government, enterprise, and academic sectors.

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