Karim Azar — CEO
I am a seasoned professional with a diverse background in sales, business development, and leadership roles. Currently serving as the Regional Vice President for the Middle East & Turkey at Cloudera, a leading enterprise data cloud company, I bring extensive experience in driving business growth and delivering tangible results. In my current role, I have successfully led the expansion of Cloudera's presence in the Middle East & Turkey, overseeing strategic initiatives and managing key client relationships. Prior to this, I held positions of increasing responsibility at Cloudera, including Regional Director for the Middle East and Enterprise Account Executive, where I consistently achieved sales targets and played a vital role in driving customer success. Before joining Cloudera, I worked with BMC Software as a Territory Manager, collaborating with organizations in the Middle East & North Africa to provide innovative IT enterprise solutions that drove business value. During my tenure, I focused on IT service management, data center automation, performance and availability, and workload automation. I developed a deep understanding of my clients' needs and supported them in overcoming challenges through technological innovation and digitalization. My commitment to delivering exceptional results and my ability to understand complex business challenges have been key drivers of my success throughout my career. I thrive in dynamic environments and excel at building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. I am passionate about driving innovation, leveraging technology to enable business growth, and exceeding customer expectations. If you are looking for a results-oriented professional with a proven track record in driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering strategic value, I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore potential collaborations.
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Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 9 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Sales
- Marketing
- Market Analysis
Career Highlights
- Proven track record in driving revenue growth.
- Expert in building high-performing teams.
- Strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Work Experience
4 yrs 1 mo
BMC Software
Confluent
Area VP & General Manager - Middle East (7 mos)
Cloudera
Regional Vice President - Middle East & Turkey (3 yrs 2 mos)
Regional Director - Middle East & Turkey at Cloudera (5 mos)
Regional Director - Middle East (11 mos)
Enterprise Account Executive (2 yrs 3 mos)
Sable Island (UK) LLP
Analyst (6 mos)
Azar & Abi Habib Est.
Manager (1 yr)
HSBC
Global Markets - Institutional Sales (3 mos)
Education
Master of Science (MSc) at UCL
MBA Summer Exchange Program at Tsinghua University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Certificate at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)