regional growth

  1. Microsoft Appoints Mirna Arif as New Leader for Middle East & Africa Growth Markets

    Microsoft has announced a significant leadership transition within its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations. Mirna Arif, who has served as the General Manager of Microsoft Egypt since 2020, will now assume the role of General Manager for the Middle East and Africa Growth Markets. In this...
  2. Microsoft Promotes Naim Yazbeck to President of Middle East & Africa, Accelerating Digital Innovation

    Microsoft has announced the promotion of Naim Yazbeck to President for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective July 1, 2025. Yazbeck, who has been with Microsoft since 2009, most recently served as General Manager for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2022. In his new role, he will...
  3. Microsoft Switzerland Appoints Martin Stefik as CFO to Drive Digital Transformation and Growth

    In a significant move underscoring Microsoft’s evolving leadership strategy in Europe, Microsoft Switzerland announced the appointment of Martin Stefik as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective June 1, 2025. This transition marks a new chapter not only for Stefik but also for Microsoft’s...
  4. PC Market Rebounds in 2025: Growth, Risks, and Industry Insights

    The global PC market, once battered by pandemic hangovers and persistent economic headwinds, is now on track for an unexpected rebound in 2025, according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) most recent forecast. IDC now projects that worldwide PC shipments will reach 274 million units in...