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Peter DeBenedictis

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30.6 yrs experienceComputer Software
Mar 2026

The move

MoveMicrosoft → Google
TitleChief Operating Officer → Chief Revenue Officer & GTM Lead - MENAT
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcLong-term resident
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE30.2
Total experience30.6 years
Google headcount10,001+ employees
Google industrySoftware Development
Google HQMountain View, CA
Google typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Chief Revenue Officer & GTM Lead - MENATMar 2026 — Present
    Google· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Chief Operating OfficerJul 2024 — Dec 2025
    Microsoft· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Director - Business & Sales Operations - Central Europe, Middle East & AfricaOct 2021 — Jul 2024
    Microsoft· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Advisory Board MemberJun 2020 — Dec 2023
    Worldwide Asset eXchange (WAX)· California, United States· Full-time
  5. Board MemberJun 2019 — Mar 2023
    The Marketing Society· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  6. CMO - Middle East & AfricaMar 2017 — Sep 2021
    Microsoft· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  7. Chief Marketing Officer - Emerging MarketsFeb 2016 — Feb 2017
    GE Healthcare· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  8. Vice Chairman and Board MemberOct 2012 — Present
    Dubai College· Dubai· Full-time
  9. Chief Marketing Officer - Turkey & Middle EastOct 2011 — Feb 2016
    GE Healthcare
  10. Area Marketing Officer/Marketing DirectorOct 2008 — Sep 2011
    Philips· Dubai, UAE
  11. Regional Marketing Manager - Middle East & AfricaSep 2005 — Oct 2008
    FedEx Express
  12. Operations ManagerJan 2001 — Aug 2005
    FedEx Express
  13. Distributor ManagerSep 1998 — Dec 2000
    FedEx Express
  14. Sales/Branch ManagerJun 1995 — Aug 1998
    Better Homes Real Estate

Education

Top skills

Stakeholder EngagementKey Performance IndicatorsSuccession PlanningBoard GovernanceCustomer Satisfaction (CSAT)English

About

As the Chief Revenue Officer for Google Cloud in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT), I lead the regional revenue strategy and go-to-market execution for one of the world’s most innovative cloud ecosystems. With over 30 years of leadership experience at global technology giants, I specialize in driving large-scale digital transformation and accelerating market share in high-growth, emerging territories. My expertise spans succession planning, strategic vision, and designing and executing operational frameworks that empower regional teams. I have built a track record of facilitating impactful transformations and partnering with leadership to achieve organizational goals. Passionate about creating cohesive, high-performing teams, I work collaboratively to bridge strategy wit

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