Founder and CEO of STV, the largest technology investment firm in the Middle East.

Previously, held executive leadership roles at Google’s headquarters in California. Headed the company’s global efforts to build new businesses and partnerships for Android, Mobile, and Wireless Communications. Prior to that, built and scaled Google’s Android and Play business across Russia, Eastern Europe, Middle East and North Africa.

First joined Google in 2009 to establish and lead the company’s emerging business operations in the Middle East. Directed the company’s regional product and business strategies, led growth and investments, and drove strategic partnerships.

Prior to Google, co-founded a number of technology ventures in the US and managed different technology consulting, banking, and design projects at Oracle, Morgan Stanley, and Blueprint.

Member of a number of boards, executive, and investment committees. Founding Chairman of the Saudi VC & PE Association.

Attended MIT and received BSc and MEng degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science with a concentration in Economics.