Turki Badhris, recently appointed president of Microsoft Arabia, will be responsible for leading the company’s business in the Kingdom. He will drive innovation initiatives to accelerate digital transformation in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Microsoft Arabia has three offices, over 200 employees and a network of more than 1,600 partners committed to supporting Saudi Arabia’s innovation economy.
Badhris will spearhead initiatives to unlock substantial economic potential within the Kingdom by harnessing the capabilities of Microsoft's cloud ecosystem.
Speaking about his appointment, Badhris said: “Witnessing the rapid advancements and immense potential of the Kingdom, I am convinced that Microsoft is uniquely positioned to spearhead digital transformation across all sectors and industries.
“Working alongside our talented team, I am committed to bringing the best of Microsoft’s innovation to customers and partners across the Kingdom. Together, we will unlock the power of technology to drive positive impact and shape a brighter future for Saudi Arabia.”
Badhris is an experienced digital leader. His diverse industry expertise and achievements in several multinational organizations across Middle East markets span more than 20 years.
Most recently, he served as vice president of the public sector at Microsoft Arabia. He has also held various positions of increasing responsibility at Dell Technologies, VCE and Oracle.
Badhris attained a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia.
Passionate about business economy, technology evolution and people development, he believes in the capacity of Saudi youth to make a substantial impact on and play a pivotal role in strengthening the country’s digital economy.
