The Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is delighted to announce the appointment of George Nazi as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 2 June 2024.

With over three decades of experience, George is a distinguished leader who has played an instrumental role in driving transformative growth and operational excellence within the AI, TMT and cloud industries. As the CEO of SCAI, he will lead the company's efforts to unlock the potential of AI and emerging technologies, transforming Saudi Arabia into a global hub for innovation in alignment with PIF's strategy and Vision 2030 goals. Expressing his pride and delight over assuming the role, George said: "I am honored to join SCAI at such a pivotal moment. Together, we will harness the power of AI and emerging technologies to not only transform the technology landscape of Saudi Arabia but also to establish it as a global leader in innovation. Our goal is to build a world-class technology ecosystem that drives economic growth and enhances the quality of life, aligning with the ambitious goals of Vision 2030”.

Before joining SCAI, George served as the Global Vice President for The Telecom, Media & Entertainment, and Gaming industries at Google Cloud, where he spearheaded visionary strategies across four regions, developed high-performing teams from the ground up, and expanded revenue. Prior to his tenure at Google, George held significant roles at Accenture, a Fortune Global 500 professional services company, where he served as Senior Managing Director for the Global Comms & Media Industry. There, George oversaw large professional services organizations.

During his tenure, he also devised new solution offerings and developed targeted go-to-market strategies. George's career also includes senior executive positions at Alcatel-Lucent and British Telecom, where he led large-scale transformation programs, optimized operational efficiency, and managed complex portfolios of products and services.

George holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering where he specialized in AI and Artificial Neural Networks from the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma in the USA.