John Saad (Linkedin) took over as Contact Financial Holding’s CEO and managing director from Said Zater, the company announced. Saad brings more than two decades of experience in the technology and telecom sectors across Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, where he has held several C-suite roles. Zater will move on to a new role as vice chairman of the group’s board.

REMEMBER- The company’s board tapped Saad in March for the role shortly after Zater resigned from the position.