Malek Shata
Business Development Leader l Data-AI-Cloud-Cybersecurity l Digital Experience
The move
MoveCore42 → Sword Group
TitleEnterprise Account Lead → Director of Business Development
LocationUnited Arab Emirates → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE19.7
Total experience19.7 years
Career arc
- Director of Business DevelopmentApr 2026 — Present
Sword Group· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Enterprise Account LeadAug 2023 — Apr 2026
Core42· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Business Unit Director - MEAMar 2021 — Aug 2023
Americaneagle.com· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Business Development Director - MENAFeb 2018 — Feb 2021
EY· Dubai· Full-time - Head of Business Development - Public SectorMay 2015 — Jan 2018
Synechron· Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Project Management OfficerAug 2009 — May 2015
Roads and Transport Authority· Dubai, United Arab Emirates - IT Project ManagerJul 2006 — Aug 2009
Depa Ltd· United Arab Emirates
Education
- Damascus University· Science University of Damascus2000 — 2004
Languages
- Arabic · Native or bilingual
- English · Full professional
Top skills
SitefinityGrowth StrategiesCybersecurityCloud SecurityCloud Computing IaaSKey Account Development
About
Business development leader with over 15 yers demonstrated history in the UAE and Gulf Region. Working in the digital experience platforms industry and enablement. Strong sales professional in digital transformation, Data&AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, eCommerce, digital channels and marketing. Covering projects in 360 view including technology, project management, governance, partnerships, resourcing, commercials, etc..