Kyndryl named Maged Wassim as Vice President and Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa on September 14, 2026. The appointment aims to support regional enterprises modernizing core IT infrastructure while adopting artificial intelligence.
Enterprises across the MEA region continue shifting toward artificial intelligence and cloud-based operating models. Consequently, the enterprise services provider is positioning its regional leadership to manage complex systems and assist clients with digital modernization projects.
Role and Strategic Responsibilities of Maged Wassim
In his new position, he leads business operations across MEA to manage customer relations and shape long-term transition strategies. Local technical teams will collaborate with client organizations to build operational capabilities, update legacy environments, and implement AI tools with strict security controls.
“Organizations across the region are moving decisively from AI adoption to enterprise-wide transformation. The opportunity now is to make AI a core driver of business performance by modernizing mission-critical environments, unlocking the value of enterprise data and building the capabilities to scale AI securely and responsibly.”
Maged Wassim, Vice President and Managing Director for MEA, Kyndryl
Professional Background and Enterprise Experience
Prior to joining Kyndryl, Maged Wassim worked at Cognizant as Vice President for the Middle East market. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President of Technology for a regional retail enterprise, overseeing technical strategy and commercial implementations.
Additionally, he spent 20 years at IBM holding several executive roles, including Vice President of IBM Cloud and Cognitive Software. His work focused on expanding cloud infrastructure, applying corporate data, and executing technology programs across diverse industry sectors.
Academic Credentials and Regional Focus
Regarding his educational background, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Capital University in Cairo, Egypt. Furthermore, he completed a Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Systems at Brunel University London in the United Kingdom.
As organizations invest in modern business infrastructure, managing mission-critical operations remains central to regional economic growth. Meanwhile, enterprise demand for secure data management continues to rise across public and private sectors.
Kyndryl Infrastructure Services Scope
Kyndryl operates as an information technology infrastructure provider across more than 60 countries. The company delivers advisory, implementation, and managed technical services to thousands of corporate customers globally, focusing on core operating environments and vital system maintenance in the broader software and cloud sector.
