Microsoft promotes Naim Yazbeck to president, Middle East and Africa

Microsoft has announced the promotion of Naim Yazbeck to president for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective July 1 2025. Since joining Microsoft in 2009, Yazbeck has held several leadership roles, most recently serving as general manager, UAE.

In his new role, Yazbeck will oversee Microsoft’s operations across the Middle East and Africa region, driving strategic initiatives that accelerate digital transformation, expand cutting-edge cloud infrastructure, and scale AI skilling across communities.