Ghazi has over 20 years of experience in the IT and Telecommunications industry. Formerly the Managing Director of Cisco Middle East and the Vice President of Emerging Markets, Ghazi is now the CEO of NXN (previously neXgen Group), the region’s leading advisory and managed services organization in the field of smart cities and next-generation technology innovation. NXN commonly known as ‘The Smart City Company’ provides expert services for, cities, districts, government institutions, real estate developers and enterprises. Ghazi is responsible for managing the company, formulating and implementing long-term strategies, and interacting with clients, employees & investors. He is a proven leader with profound expertise in developing strong client relationships, and a passion to consult governments in building the strategies and master plans for realizing their smart city ambitions.
Ghazi received the Telecom leadership award at the 8th Arab Internet and Telecom conference in 2006. He was also named among most influential ME IT leaders in Al Idari magazine’s special issue of TOP 100 ME business leaders in 2006.
