Lenovo Appoints Salman Faqeeh to lead Saudi Arabia Organization

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Lenovo announced the appointment of Salman Abdulghani Faqeeh as Vice President & General Manager, Saudi Arabia. This appointment strengthens Lenovo’s strategic focus on Saudi Arabia, positioning it as a key market and regional technology hub. Salman will lead Lenovo’s operations in the Kingdom, focusing on market strategy, customer engagement, partner ecosystem development, and operational execution. His role reports to Tareq Alangari, President and Senior Vice President of Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa. Salman’s appointment aligns with Lenovo’s ongoing efforts to scale its presence in Saudi Arabia, supporting national priorities under Vision 2030. The company aims to accelerate digital transformation across both public and private sectors. Saudi Arabia is a critical priority for Lenovo’s global growth, exemplifying its global-local operating model by leveraging global scale, innovation, and capabilities while empowering local leadership. Salman brings over two decades of experience in managing multinational organizations in Saudi Arabia. He has played a key role in advancing the Kingdom’s digital and AI transformation agenda, collaborating with government and enterprise stakeholders to implement large-scale initiatives in networking, cloud, cybersecurity, collaboration, and smart infrastructure. His efforts have included expanding local capabilities, deepening market presence, developing Saudi talent, and strengthening the ecosystem supporting Vision 2030. This has positioned Saudi Arabia as a regional leader in digital readiness and cybersecurity. In his new role, Salman aims to deliver impact at scale by working closely with customers, partners, and the technology ecosystem. He emphasizes building local capabilities and contributing to Vision 2030’s goals. Lenovo remains committed to deepening its presence in Saudi Arabia through localization efforts in talent, partnerships, and operations, aiming to operate as a truly Saudi-led business while leveraging its global technology portfolio to support the Kingdom’s digital, AI, and industrial ambitions. Lenovo is a global technology powerhouse with US$69 billion in revenue, serving millions of customers worldwide. The company focuses on delivering smarter technology solutions, including AI-enabled devices, infrastructure, software, and services. Lenovo’s investments in innovation aim to build a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for all. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).