NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, has appointed Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its commitment to the Kingdom’s digital transformation agenda. In his new role, Al-Zahrani will lead NetApp’s local strategy, strengthen public and private sector partnerships, and help customers unlock greater value from their data.
With nearly 20 years of experience in Saudi Arabia’s tech ecosystem, Al-Zahrani has held senior positions at Nutanix, Solutions by stc, Oracle, LinkedIn, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He is recognized for championing customer-centric innovation and digital transformation across sectors.
Suhail Hasanain, Senior Director & General Manager, Middle East & Africa at NetApp, praised Al-Zahrani’s strategic vision and execution capabilities as key to scaling NetApp’s business in Saudi Arabia and supporting the country’s economic diversification efforts.
Reflecting on his appointment, Al-Zahrani expressed enthusiasm for accelerating Saudi Arabia’s journey toward a data-driven, AI-enabled future by collaborating with customers, partners, and the wider ecosystem.
This leadership expansion follows the recent opening of NetApp’s Riyadh headquarters and supports tailored solutions in critical sectors such as energy, healthcare, and smart cities. NetApp remains committed to fostering local talent, innovation, and strategic partnerships across the Kingdom.
