Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
CMC Networks has named Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director, tasking him with leading the company’s strategy around AI-driven connectivity across Africa and the Middle East. Backed by his leadership experience at Google, du, and Arthur D Little, Jaishankar’s appointment follows center3’s 2024 acquisition of CMC and signals a bold push into AIOps-led innovation.
Taly has named Tawfik Mahmoud as its new CEO and Managing Director, effective August 2025. With over 24 years of fintech leadership experience, Mahmoud is tasked with driving innovation, strengthening partnerships, and expanding Taly’s role in Egypt’s digital payments ecosystem and the broader regional market.
King Mohammed VI has appointed General Abdellah Boutrik as head of Morocco’s DGSSI, strengthening the nation’s cyber defence capabilities. The move underscores digital security as a top national priority, with Boutrik tasked to lead an updated cybersecurity strategy amid rising attacks and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Vodafone Egypt appointed Ayman El-Saadany as Chief External Affairs Officer and Rasha Hamdy as Chief Legal Officer, effective October 1. Both join the Executive Committee, reinforcing leadership continuity and strengthening governance, external engagement, and digital transformation efforts in line with Vodafone’s long-term strategy.
Orange Tunisie has appointed Stéphane Varret as Managing Director, succeeding Thierry Millet. With two decades of experience across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Varret brings strong expertise in finance, infrastructure, and digital transformation, reinforcing Orange Tunisia’s focus on innovation and high-speed service development.
MTN has appointed Ferdi Moolman as CEO of MTN South Africa, with Yolanda Cuba as deputy CEO, while Charles Molapisi returns as GCTIO. The reshuffle also sees Mazen Mroue focus on fibre and data centres, as MTN sharpens strategy for growth and efficiency across Africa.
Engineer Md Mamunur Rashid, a veteran telecom professional, has been appointed as BTCL’s Managing Director. With decades of service and international exposure, he brings deep technical expertise and leadership experience to the role.
NetApp names Saeed Al-Zahrani General Manager for Saudi Arabia, driving data infrastructure growth and supporting the Kingdom’s digital and AI transformation.
Ooredoo Oman appoints Saoud Al Riyami as its first Omani CEO, underscoring a commitment to local leadership and continued innovation in the telecom sector.
Augusta Spinelli has been appointed Regional President of SAP EMEA, leading operations across 89 countries. With 30+ years’ experience and prior leadership roles at SAP, she aims to accelerate digital transformation and customer value through AI-first strategies.