As President of Microsoft Middle East and Africa, Naim Yazbeck leads the company’s full portfolio of products and services across the region, with a mandate centred on empowering governments and businesses to harness AI for economic diversification and innovation. He spearheaded the landmark strategic partnership between Microsoft and G42, one of the most consequential AI infrastructure collaborations in the region, aimed at accelerating the adoption of cloud and AI technologies across the Middle East and Africa.
With over 25 years of experience in the ICT sector, Yazbeck has held several leadership roles at Microsoft since joining in 2009, most recently as General Manager for Microsoft UAE before his promotion to regional president in July 2025.
