Karim Azar

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates9 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in driving revenue growth.
  • Expert in building high-performing teams.
  • Strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in SaaS and enterprise solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

SalesMarketingMarket Analysis

Other Skills

Marketing StrategySales ManagementMarket ResearchClient PresentationProduct LaunchStrategySales PresentationsManagementEconomicsEnterprise SoftwareNegotiation

About

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.

Experience

9 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
2 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
7 mos
Current Experience

4 yrs 1 mo

BMC Software

Present

Confluent

Area VP & General Manager - Middle East

Sep 2025Present · 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Cloudera

4 roles

Regional Vice President - Middle East & Turkey

Jul 2022Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Regional Director - Middle East & Turkey at Cloudera

Feb 2022Jul 2022 · 5 mos

Regional Director - Middle East

Promoted

Mar 2021Feb 2022 · 11 mos

Enterprise Account Executive

Dec 2018Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Sable island (uk) llp

Analyst

Mar 2014Sep 2014 · 6 mos · London, United Kingdom

Azar & abi habib est.

Manager

Sep 2012Sep 2013 · 1 yr · Beirut

  • ⋅ Implemented a new marketing and sales strategy to penetrate new regions and attract high-end clients that increased total revenues by 20%
  • ⋅ Initiated and executed the company’s participation in international Ceramic Tiles fairs in Lebanon - Project Lebanon 2013, China - Canton Fair 2012, and Italy - Cersaie Exhibit 2013
  • ⋅ Directed and trained staff members to enhance their technical skills, efficiency, and sales targets
  • ⋅ Managed and resolved efficiently customer enquiries and delivered technical information to customers
Marketing StrategySales ManagementSalesMarketing

Hsbc

Global Markets - Institutional Sales

May 2012Aug 2012 · 3 mos · Dubai

  • Worked on various Multi-Asset Structured products to pitch new ideas for clients.
  • Led client presentation and launched new products to clients and senior staff members.
  • Researched and analysed data on markets and firms within several sectors.
  • Worked on Option pricing
  • Prepared Marketing materials for product launch.
  • Followed up on potential trades to execute them.
  • Performed several "BackTesting" on product performance and payoff
  • Sent weekly PitchBooks to Retail, Corporate and Institutional Clients
Market ResearchClient PresentationProduct LaunchSalesMarket Analysis

Education

UCL

Master of Science (MSc) — Management and Finance

Jan 2013Jan 2014

Tsinghua University

MBA Summer Exchange Program

Jan 2014Jan 2014

Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Bachelor of Arts (BA) — Economics

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Certificate — Competitive Strategy and Game Theory

Jan 2010Jan 2010

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