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Mahmood Ghani

Partner @ KPMG Middle East | Microsoft
27.8 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Apr 2026

The move

MoveAccenture KPMG
TitleManaging Director Microsoft Business Group - APAC Partner
LocationSingapore Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Singapore United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE0.7
Total experience27.8 years
KPMG headcount10,001+ employees
KPMG industryAccounting
KPMG HQWorldwide
KPMG typePartnership

Career arc

  1. PartnerApr 2026 — Present
    KPMG· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Managing Director Microsoft Business Group - APACApr 2024 — Mar 2026
    Accenture· Singapore· Full-time
  3. Global Business Lead - Modernizing Cloud, Data, AISep 2023 — Apr 2024
    Avanade· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Global Growth & Strategy ExecutiveAug 2021 — Oct 2023
    Avanade· Australia· Full-time
  5. Board MemberJul 2021 — Oct 2023
    Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia (CMHAA)· Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  6. Managing Director - Avanade AustraliaSep 2018 — Aug 2021
    Avanade· Sydney, Australia· Full-time
  7. Accenture Microsoft Business Group Lead - ANZSep 2018 — Sep 2020
    Accenture· Sydney, New South Wales, Australia· Full-time
  8. General Manager, Western and Central CanadaSep 2013 — Sep 2018
    Avanade· Toronto, Canada Area
  9. Country Manager - MalaysiaSep 2010 — Nov 2013
    Avanade· Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  10. Chief Technology OfficerJun 2008 — Sep 2010
    Avanade· Australia
  11. CTO Office2007 — Sep 2010
    Avanade· Australia· Full-time
  12. Snr Infrastructure ArchitectApr 2005 — Dec 2007
    Avanade· Melbourne, Victoria, Australia· Full-time
  13. Capability LeadJul 2004 — Aug 2007
    Avanade· Full-time
  14. Software Architect2002 — 2004
    Exceed Systems· Canberra, Australia
  15. Systems Trainer1998 — 2002
    Auldhouse· Sydney, New South Wales, Australia· Full-time

Education

Top skills

Business DevelopmentAdvisoryProject DeliveryCustomer LoyaltyMicrosoft TechnologiesCloud Computing

About

With extensive leadership experience spanning over a decade, I currently serve as a Partner at KPMG Lower Gulf, where I lead Microsoft business initiatives with a focus on resilience and governance. My role emphasizes guiding clients in leveraging technology platforms responsibly to maximize value while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance strategies and operational efficiency. My career has been dedicated to driving strategic growth and transformation within the technology and business sectors. At Avanade and Accenture, I played pivotal roles in shaping global go-to-market strategies, advancing cloud, data, and AI initiatives, and fostering trusted client partnerships. My expertise in customer loyalty, client services, and interpersonal skills continues to inform my commi

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