George Nazi appointed CEO of Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence
In a strategic move aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, George Nazi has been named the CEO of the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI). His mission? To propel SCAI towards operational excellence and growth, while solidifying its presence in the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence.
Impressive Track Record from Google Cloud to Accenture
Before taking the helm at SCAI, Nazi served as the global vice president of telecom, media, entertainment, and gaming industries at Google Cloud. During his tenure, he successfully built high-performing teams across four regions, catapulting the business from under $100 million in revenue to unicorn status — a remarkable feat for any startup.
Prior to his time at Google, Nazi held key positions at Accenture, a renowned professional services company focusing on IT services and consulting. As the senior managing director for the global comms and media industry, he was pivotal in driving an additional $18 billion in consulting services revenue through innovative solution offerings and targeted go-to-market strategies.
Experience at Alcatel-Lucent and British Telecom
Nazi’s expertise extends beyond Google and Accenture, with senior executive roles at Alcatel-Lucent and British Telecom. At Alcatel-Lucent, he led a workforce of over 40,000 professionals as the executive vice president and president of global customer delivery, overseeing a diverse portfolio of products and services.
His tenure at British Telecom was marked by significant achievements, including spearheading the massive 21st Century Network transformation program with a budget exceeding $15 billion.
Education and Specialization
Nazi’s educational background is equally impressive, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering specializing in artificial intelligence and neural networks from the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma, USA.