Naim Yazbeck became President for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA) on July 1, 2025. Since joining Microsoft in 2009, Yazbeck has held several leadership roles, most recently serving as General Manager, U.A.E. where he played a transformative role in advancing the country’s digital ambitions and reinforcing its position as a global innovation hub.
In his current role, Yazbeck oversees 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. He continues to cultivate impactful partnerships that align with national visions and fuel inclusive economic growth and societal progress, with a focus on deepening Microsoft’s regional footprint, strengthening the partner ecosystem, and advancing digital resilience.
A respected and visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in the ICT sector, Yazbeck previously served as General Manager, Microsoft U.A.E. since 2022. Under his leadership, Microsoft U.A.E. deepened its collaboration with government entities, enterprises, startups, and academic institutions. Among his most notable achievements is spearheading the landmark strategic partnership between Microsoft and G42, aimed at accelerating the adoption of cloud and AI technologies across the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration has enabled the region to make significant strides in digital infrastructure, innovation, and economic diversification.
Yazbeck also championed several major initiatives to expand access to Microsoft’s cloud services, promote entrepreneurship, and create lasting socio-economic impact. He oversaw the launch of national skilling and digital literacy programs that empowered thousands of individuals to build future-ready capabilities, while supporting organizations in their AI transformation journeys. His tenure has been marked by a strong focus on fostering public-private partnerships, nurturing talent, and building a resilient, innovation-driven ecosystem in the U.A.E. and beyond.
Naim’s twenty-five years of experience in the ICT sector began with a master’s degree in Computer Engineering and span a long career across the GCC region – in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. He was born in Lebanon and is an avid sports fan, keen runner, and watch collector. He is married with three children.
