Microsoft is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohamed Kassem as General Manager for Microsoft Egypt, effective December 1, 2025.
Kassem will lead Microsoft Egypt’s strategy and operations, partnering closely with government, enterprises, and organizations across sectors to accelerate the country’s digital transformation.
With nearly two decades of experience at Microsoft, Kassem brings deep industry expertise and a strong track record of supporting customers to advance their digital capabilities.
Most recently, he served as Microsoft Egypt’s Public Sector Lead, where he guided national digital transformation efforts and supported public sector innovation across cloud, AI, and cybersecurity.
“Mohamed’s appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening local leadership and enabling Egypt’s digital ambitions,” said Mirna Arif, General Manager, Microsoft MEA Growth Markets.
“His extensive experience, strategic perspective, and customer-focused leadership will play a pivotal role in furthering Microsoft’s mission to empower Egypt’s public and private sectors through trusted technology and responsible AI.”
Commenting on his, Mohamed Kassem said:
“I am honored to take on the role of General Manager for Microsoft Egypt. I look forward to working closely with our customers, partners, and the broader ecosystem to accelerate digital innovation and create new opportunities for sustainable economic growth. Together, we will continue advancing Egypt’s digital future through secure, AI-powered solutions that empower people, businesses, and communities to achieve more.”
Kassem’s appointment underscores Microsoft’s long-standing commitment to Egypt—supporting talent development, fostering innovation, and enabling organizations of all sizes to leverage the latest advancements in cloud and AI technologies.
