Ahmad Salama
About Ahmad Salama
Ahmad Salama serves as the Vice President and General Manager for MENAT at Contentsquare, where he focuses on enhancing customer experiences through technology. He has extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies in the technology sector, including EMC, Software AG, and Siemens.
Current Role at Contentsquare
Ahmad Salama serves as the Vice President & General Manager for the MENAT region at Contentsquare. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer experiences through intuitive technology. He leads a team spread across Contentsquare's offices in Riyadh, Dubai, and Cairo, ensuring that clients in the MENAT region receive comprehensive support.
Previous Experience in Technology Management
Prior to his current position, Ahmad held various roles in technology management. He worked at Software AG as Vice President for the Middle East & Turkey from 2013 to 2022, where he contributed to the company's growth in the region. Before that, he was the Head of Sales at EMC for the Gulf, Levant, Egypt, and Libya from 2005 to 2011, managing significant sales operations across multiple countries.
Early Career in Sales and Management
Ahmad's career began with roles in sales and account management. He worked as an Account Manager at RAYA from 1998 to 2000 in Cairo, Egypt. He then transitioned to Siemens as a Solutions Manager from 2000 to 2003, where he focused on information and communications. His experience also includes a position as Territory Sales Manager at Saba, covering the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa from 2003 to 2004.
Leadership in Energy and Engineering Sectors
Ahmad's expertise extends to the energy and engineering sectors, having served as a Partner Area Manager at EMC for the TEAM Region & EMEA from 2011 to 2013 in Dubai. His leadership in these sectors has equipped him with the skills necessary to drive business transformation and customer engagement.
Focus on Customer Experience and Behavior
In his current role, Ahmad emphasizes the importance of understanding customer behavior, intent, and feelings. His approach aims to enable businesses to create more human experiences, aligning technology solutions with customer needs and expectations.