NetApp has appointed Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and national digital transformation strategy.
In his new role, Al-Zahrani will spearhead NetApp’s growth strategy in the Kingdom, strengthen public and private sector partnerships, and help organizations unlock the full value of their data, AI, and cloud infrastructure. His appointment reflects NetApp’s mission to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s journey toward becoming a global digital economy leader.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the Saudi technology sector, Al-Zahrani has held senior leadership positions at Nutanix, Solutions by stc, Oracle, LinkedIn, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Throughout his career, he has championed customer-centric innovation, AI adoption, hybrid cloud solutions, and operational excellence to help enterprises and government bodies embrace technology strategically.
“Saeed’s strategic vision, deep industry relationships, and proven execution make him the ideal leader to scale our business in Saudi Arabia,” said Suhail Hasanain, Senior Director & General Manager, Middle East & Africa at NetApp. “His leadership strengthens our commitment to economic diversification, digital innovation, and data-driven growth in the Kingdom.”
Expressing his vision for the role, Al-Zahrani stated, “Saudi Arabia is undergoing a historic digital transformation. I look forward to collaborating with customers, partners, and the wider tech ecosystem to enable a data-driven, AI-enabled future.”
The announcement follows the opening of NetApp’s new Riyadh headquarters, a milestone in its expansion across the Middle East. The company aims to deliver customized solutions for sectors such as energy, healthcare, and smart cities, leveraging secure hybrid cloud environments and real-time analytics to support the Kingdom’s AI and cloud-first strategies.
In line with its localization goals, NetApp remains committed to nurturing Saudi talent, fostering innovation ecosystems, and building long-term strategic partnerships with government entities, enterprises, and academic institutions across the nation.
