Nutanix, a hybrid multicloud computing company, has appointed Raif Abou Diab as Country Manager for UAE, Oman, Pakistan and Yemen.

In this role, Diab is entrusted with the responsibility of driving robust business growth and operational excellence throughout the region, leveraging Nutanix’s expertise to meet the aspirations of government bodies and private sector organisations.

Prior to joining Nutanix, Diab held several leadership positions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell EMC, where he was responsible for driving growth and delivering outstanding customer experiences. 

With more than 20 years of experience in the field of information technology, Diab brings a wealth of expertise and invaluable insights to the job. With a keen focus on emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, edge solutions, hybrid multiclouds, IoT, and the shift of customer investments to the information age and digital economy, he remains at the forefront of this ever-evolving landscape.

“Raif is a seasoned IT veteran with an illustrious career working at top global tech giants, where he was instrumental in planning and executing strategic initiatives that greatly contributed to the success of those companies. We are excited to now have Raif leading the business, overseeing our regional channel ecosystem, and interacting directly with commercial and enterprise customers. We believe that he will play a key role in chartering the next stage of growth for our company in the region,” said Mohammed Abulhouf, Senior Director & GM EMEA Emerging Markets at Nutanix.

"I am delighted to be joining Nutanix at such an exciting time in the company's growth journey. Nutanix has established itself as a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, and I am thrilled to be part of a team that is committed to delivering world-class solutions and services to customers in South Gulf,” added Diab.

With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, he is highly regarded for his visionary approach, entrepreneurial mindset and passion for innovation.