Kyndryl, a global IT services provider, has appointed Nidal Azba as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia.

Azba joined Kyndryl in 2021 and brings over two decades of experience to his new role. The company stated, “Nidal will oversee Kyndryl’s business in the Kingdom and strengthen its contribution to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation under Vision 2030, while continuing his current responsibilities as Kyndryl’s Chief Technology Officer and Delivery Leader for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.”

Previously, he worked with IBM in key roles, including Chief Technology Officer & Technical Pre-Sales Solution Leader for the Middle East, Africa & Turkey regions; Chief Architect & Professional Services Delivery Leader; and Regional Leader – UAE. “He partnered with leading financial services, energy, and government organizations to modernize mission-critical systems,” the company added.

Welcoming Azba to the leadership role, Pieter Bil, Senior VP and MD for Kyndryl MEA, said, “By appointing Nidal to lead our Saudi business, we are combining deep technical expertise with trusted leadership. This move strengthens our ability to deliver transformative outcomes at scale and reinforces our commitment to the Kingdom and its Vision 2030 ambitions.”

Azba added, “I’m honoured to take on this expanded mandate at such a pivotal time for the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia is advancing rapidly in its digital transformation journey, and I look forward to working closely with Kyndryl’s customers, partners, and the broader ecosystem to help them modernize mission-critical systems, unlock innovation, and build resilient, future-ready operations.”

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On the academic front, Azba holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Technology Management from Fairfield University and a BBA in Management Information Systems from Western Connecticut State University. He also holds key licenses and certifications in data, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and IT leadership.