Prime Highlights-
- Capgemini has appointed Matthew Whitson as Managing Director for its Middle East operations.
- Whitson will oversee regional strategy and a team of more than 300 professionals across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt.
Key Facts-
- Capgemini is a global consulting, technology and business services company with operations in multiple countries.
- Matthew Whitson has worked at Capgemini throughout his career and previously held several senior leadership roles in the UK.
Background-
Matthew Whitson will lead Capgemini’s business activities in the Middle East following his appointment as Managing Director for the region.
The appointment comes as Capgemini continues to expand its presence in the Middle East. In his new role, Whitson will oversee a team of more than 300 professionals working across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.
Whitson has worked at Capgemini throughout his professional career. He joined the company in the United Kingdom as a trainee and later worked across several parts of the business, including consulting, technology, infrastructure and cloud services. Over the years, he held a number of senior leadership positions and led key business units in the UK market.
Before taking up the Middle East role, he headed Capgemini’s Telecommunications, Media and Technology division in the UK and also led its Cloud Infrastructure Services business. He later became Chair of the UK Country Board, overseeing one of the company’s largest national operations.
Capgemini said Whitson brings extensive leadership experience and a strong understanding of the company’s services and operations. The company expects his appointment to support clients across the Middle East and strengthen its regional growth plans.
Whitson said he looks forward to leading the business in the region and combining global capabilities with local expertise. He added that the company is well-positioned to help businesses achieve business and technology transformation goals and create long-term value.
