Ali Saleh

Ali Saleh is a seasoned professional with twenty years of experience working with international companies in various industries such as Digital Industrial, IOT, IT, Engineering, and Healthcare.

Currently, Ali holds the position of GM & Chief Commercial Officer at GE Digital for the MENAT & SSA regions. His responsibilities cover market development, IT, education, research, turnkey projects, localization, advisory services, and partnerships.

Having spent over 19 years with GE in commercial and operational leadership roles across the US, France, and the Middle East, Ali brings a wealth of experience to his current role. He possesses more than 16 years' worth of expertise in the KSA and Middle Eastern markets, particularly in IT, engineering, and healthcare.

Ali's previous roles at GE include President & CEO of GE Saudi Arabia, General Manager for Market Development in the Eastern & African Growth Markets, Region Service Manager for the Middle East, Chief Marketing Officer for services in emerging markets, Executive Director and board member of three Saudi JVs, and GM for HC IT.

Furthermore, Ali has held positions such as General Manager for GE Global Exchange Services in KSA, as well as Country Sales Manager for GE Information Systems in Saudi Arabia & Bahrain. He began his career at GE headquarters in the US, focusing on IT engineering design, data centers, and solutions.

Ali Saleh is an alumnus of the University of Maryland, holding a Masters in Systems Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park. He also earned an Associate’s degree in Engineering Science from Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland, USA.