Marc Veelenturf was appointed Managing Director of CNS Middle East in addition to the Group's broader technology cluster at Ghobash Group in August 2026. He brings nearly 20 years of experience in the Middle East and more than 25 years of global leadership in technology and digital transformation. In his new role, Marc will oversee CNS Middle East alongside the Group's broader technology cluster across the region, with a clear focus on enabling customers to realise measurable business outcomes through secure, effective innovation in application transformation, data and AI, and advanced cybersecurity solutions.
He joins from Atos, where he served as CEO for the Middle East & Türkiye and as Chief Growth Officer for International Markets, driving growth, building strategic partnerships and delivering value to clients. Earlier in his career, Marc Veelenturf held senior leadership positions at Nokia, Ericsson, Amdocs, BT, PwC, Mitel and Philips.
Marc has been based in Dubai since 2008 and completed INSEAD's VALUE for Executive Leaders Programme from January 2021 to January 2022. His experience spans software, hardware and technology services, and includes leading large transformation programmes and managing operations across international markets.
Career history
- Managing Director, CNS Middle East and broader technology cluster, Ghobash Group (2026–present)
- CEO for the Middle East & Türkiye and Chief Growth Officer for International Markets, Atos
- Senior leadership positions at Nokia, Ericsson, Amdocs, BT, PwC, Mitel and Philips
What Marc could bring to his role at Ghobash Group: Veelenturf's appointment reflects his proven track record scaling complex technology organizations across the Middle East and international markets. His dual expertise spanning CEO-level P&L management at a global services firm and technical transformation across telecom, software, and hardware sectors positions him to drive the strategic growth of Ghobash's technology cluster. His experience building partnerships and customer-centric delivery models aligns with the group's stated focus on enabling measurable business outcomes through AI, cybersecurity, and application transformation.
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