Confluent, a global data streaming, announced the appointment of Karim Azar as Area Vice President (AVP) for the Middle East. In this new role, Karim will lead Confluent’s regional strategy, strengthen partner relationships, and advance the adoption of data streaming technologies.

Kamal Brar, Senior Vice President of Partners & Technology Group at Confluent, said, “We are delighted to welcome Karim. His deep understanding of the region’s digital priorities and customer-first mindset make him the ideal leader for the Middle East.”

Karim Azar brings extensive experience in technology, sales, and executive leadership. He previously served as Regional Vice President for the Middle East & Turkey at Cloudera, where he oversaw strategic initiatives and key client relationships. Before that, Karim held roles at BMC Software, including Territory Manager for the Middle East & North Africa, focusing on IT service management, data centre automation, and workload optimization.

Karim Azar said, “I am delighted to join Confluent at such a transformative time for our ME customers. The region is leading in digital innovation as organizations leverage real-time data to make smarter, faster decisions. I look forward to collaborating with our teams, customers, and partners to shape the next era of intelligent, data-driven business in the Middle East.”

Key points:

• Karim Azar appointed as AVP for Middle East at Confluent.
• He will drive data streaming adoption and strengthen partner ties.
• Previous experience includes leadership roles at Cloudera and BMC Software.

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