Khaled
Al Melhi, the chairman of Injazat Data Systems, was
recently promoted to lead the company as its new chief executive
officer. He will replace Ibrahim Lari, who is retiring from the firm
after more than a decade but will continue to provide advice to Al
Melhi.
Injazat
Data Systems is
a regional
IT managed services provider wholly
owned by Mubadala, an Abu Dhabi investment and
development company.
"It
is truly an honor to be appointed as the new CEO for Injazat, a
company that has paved the way for establishing leading data center
and IT services in the region," Al Melhi said. "I look
forward to working with all of the inspirational employees and
guiding Injazat onto future success in the years to come."
Prior
to joining Injazat, Al Melhi researched
geographic information systems as head of photogrammetry in the Military Survey Department of the UAE Armed Forces.
He has also served as Bayanat’s
CEO
of mapping, surveying and geospatial services.
"Khaled
Al Melhi brings critical leadership experience and a fresh
perspective to Injazat – vital as ICT continues to develop as a
cornerstone sector in the diversification of our nation’s economy,"
Homaid Al Shimmari, CEO
of Mubadala
Aerospace & Engineering Services, said.
"Ibrahim Lari’s commitment to Injazat has been unparalleled,
and I am delighted that we will continue to benefit from his
guidance, experience and insight as a strategic adviser
to the Injazat leadership team as they drive the growth of this
pioneering homegrown success."
Injazat chairman moves to top post
