Ziad Jammal Named Google Cloud Manager

Google Cloud has revealed the appointment of Ziad Jammal as the UAE Google Cloud Country Manager, aimed at propelling digital transformation for businesses in the UAE amidst the new era of artificial intelligence. Ziad, equipped with substantial experience in the technology sector and a profound understanding of the UAE’s digital terrain, assumes a key role in this strategic endeavor.

In his capacity as Google Cloud Country Manager, Ziad will take charge of steering Google Cloud’s go-to-market strategy, fostering partner relationships, and championing customer success throughout the UAE. His primary focus will be on expanding the reach of Google Cloud’s offerings in the UAE, facilitating accelerated innovation for organizations spanning diverse sectors such as public services, finance, media, aviation, telecommunications, and retail.

Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban, Google Cloud Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, expressed enthusiasm about Ziad’s leadership role, citing his expertise and regional knowledge as pivotal for enhancing customer experiences with Google Cloud. The goal is to ensure businesses derive benefits from cutting-edge solutions and receive reliable support tailored to their distinctive cloud journeys.

Boasting over two decades of experience in information technology and tech sales leadership, Ziad joined Google Cloud in 2017 and has been instrumental in expanding the company’s value proposition in the UAE. In his recent role at Google Cloud, he led the Startups and Digital Natives team, where he successfully crafted a go-to-market strategy to support, grow, and empower local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Expressing excitement about the new challenge, Ziad affirmed his commitment to spearheading the next chapter of Google Cloud’s journey in the UAE. Recognizing the UAE’s ambitious plans for its digital economy, he highlighted the unprecedented opportunities for businesses in the country to transform their operations and disrupt industries in the era of generative AI. Ziad emphasized that Google Cloud’s AI-infused solutions for data, infrastructure, productivity, and security will empower organizations to achieve transformative business outcomes while leveraging innovative technologies like generative AI.