Micro Focus appoints new head of Emerging Markets

Micro Focus has appointed Anas Jwaied as its vice president and general manager for Emerging Markets.

The region constitutes a collection of over 70 countries spanning the Middle East & Africa (MEA), Central & Eastern Europe (CEE), Israel, Russia, and Brazil.

Jwaied brings over 25 years of experience in leadership positions and has managed diverse teams across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) within the technology sector. Having held prior executive positions at Hewlett Packard and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, he transitioned with the 2016 spin merger (of HPE and Micro Focus) to the role of managing director for Micro Focus MEA, a position he held for four years before his appointment.

Over the years, Jwaied has acquired an in-depth knowledge of the public sector and a wide range of private sector industries, including telecoms and service providers, financial services and banking, oil and gas, healthcare and utility services, manufacturing and distribution.

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Throughout his career, he has supported an array of corporate enterprises, commercial, small, and medium businesses in their digital transformation efforts. He has developed a particular interest and in-depth knowledge of go-to-market strategies, including planning, and driving medium and long-term sustainable growth plans.

Jwaied holds a BSc in Computer and Communication Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology. Additionally, he regularly attends leadership and senior executive programs.

“It is my honour and privilege to continue my work with Micro Focus as the new vice president and general manager for Emerging Markets. I am excited to work with a team that has seen such unbridled success in the region, and I am eager to support our partners and customers as they progress in their digital transformation journeys through these times of the new normal,” said Jwaied of his appointment.