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Ghina E.

Chief Strategist | AI & Cloud Advocate | Partner Growth | Building with Purpose | Inclusion-Driven ☁️
13.5 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Feb 2024

The move

MoveAmazon Web Services (AWS) → Microsoft
TitleSales Segment Lead → Chief Strategist - Enterprise Partner Solutions EMEA
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageArabic, English
Years in UAE17.9
Total experience13.5 years
Microsoft headcount10,001+ employees
Microsoft industrySoftware Development
Microsoft HQRedmond, Washington
Microsoft typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Chief Strategist - Enterprise Partner Solutions EMEAFeb 2024 — Present
    Microsoft· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Sales Segment LeadJun 2022 — Feb 2024
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion AmbassadorJun 2022 — Feb 2024
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Regional Strategic Sales & Partnerships Lead - MEA & CISMay 2021 — Jun 2022
    Finastra· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Women@Finastra Global Partner Officer & MEA AmbassadorMay 2021 — Jun 2022
    Finastra· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  6. Regional Sales Manager EMEA South, Software Solution PartnersJan 2019 — Apr 2021
    SAP· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  7. Business Women's Network UAE Chapter LeadMar 2017 — Apr 2021
    SAP· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Part-time
  8. Regional Solution Account Manager - AI, blockchain, data & analytics | UAE and OmanMar 2015 — Dec 2018
    SAP· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  9. SAP's Young Professional ProgramDec 2014 — Feb 2015
    SAP· Lebanon
  10. Development & Quality LeadNov 2013 — Nov 2014
    NYMGO· Lebanon· Full-time
  11. Software EngineerAug 2012 — Nov 2013
    GeoVision S.A.L· Lebanon

Education

Languages

  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • English · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Design ThinkingBusiness Process IntegrationSales LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)SAPMarket Planning

About

I believe in using technology to create a positive impact on people, customers and partners. Using technology from market leaders allowed me to innovate with customers and partners from multiple industries and across many regions. Specialised in crafting ISV/OEM partnerships which would create synergies between the disruptors and innovators in the industry. Passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive environment and supporting young talents to become the professionals of tomorrow

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