American data and AI company Cloudera tapped Nick Loumakis (LinkedIn) as VP for the UAE and Turkey, tasking him with leading its regional sales push as it leans further into growth in the Middle East, according to a company release. Loumakis brings two decades of experience across data, analytics, and enterprise software in EMEA, including regional sales leadership roles at Qlik and Liferay.

Why now? Cloudera is doubling down on a region it already describes as “one of the most dynamic and fast-growing markets for data and AI innovation.” Group VP South-META Ahmad Shakora said the appointment should help “deepen strategic partnerships” across the region, building on last year’s MoU with Saudi Aramco and the opening of a Saudi office.

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