NTT DATA appoints Nidal Abu-Saadeh as CTO for Saudi Arabia

NTT DATA has appointed Nidal Abu-Saadeh as CTO for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The appointment highlights our commitment to strengthening our position as a top global systems integrator in the region.

Nidal will lead initiatives that leverage our global expertise to develop innovative solutions and support strategic partnerships. He will also support the general manager for Saudi Arabia in upskilling the local workforce, improving customer experiences and growing the business in alignment with the kingdom’s national digital-transformation agenda.

“It is my distinct pleasure to announce the appointment of Nidal as our new CTO,” said Rami Beidas, NTT DATA’s Country General Manager in Saudi Arabia. “Nidal brings an extensive background in technology and a forward-thinking vision that will undoubtedly propel our organization to new levels of innovation and excellence. We’re confident that his leadership will be instrumental in achieving our strategic goals.”

Nidal Abu-Saadeh

Nidal said: “I am thrilled to join NTT DATA in Saudi Arabia, and I look forward to being part of the company’s transformational journey. Here, NTT DATA has the potential to draw on the value of the global brand and achieve its growth aspirations in the kingdom. Customer-centricity and our culture of innovation are the key differentiators that will help us drive this vision.”

Nidal has more than 25 years’ experience in the IT and telecommunications industries, with a proven track record of technical leadership. Prior to joining NTT DATA, he served as Head of Pre-Sales for various industries at Solutions by STC, where he played a key role in improving system-integration capabilities and leading engagements in large transformational projects.

Earlier in his career, he gained extensive experience in the region while holding various roles at Cisco.

Nidal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia. He is an avid reader in his free time, passionate about traveling with his family and committed to an active lifestyle with a range of fitness pursuits.