Shukri Eid has been appointed Managing Director of Cisco Middle East, Eastern Region. In this role, Shukri will lead Cisco’s business in UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen and work closely with partners to support private and public sector customers in their efforts to digitise and transform their operations.
Shukri is a Cisco veteran of ten years and has worked in multiple leadership capacities across the organisation. Over his career he has led high-profile strategy, business and technology transformational engagements, working with senior officials and executives across emerging markets.
Mike Weston, Vice President, Cisco Middle East, said, “Shukri Eid is a passionate leader with an extensive track record of achievements under his belt, and I am confident of our ability to capture the tremendous opportunities that exist across our markets with him at the helm of the East Region.”
In addition to developing and delivering on business strategy, Shukri will focus on people development and build on the momentum achieved in making Cisco an attractive place to work for talent in the technology sector.