Huawei has announced the appointment of Terry HE as President of Huawei Northern Africa. In this role, he will be responsible for coordinating the group's overall operations in the 28 African countries in the region.

Terry HE holds a Bachelor's degree in electronic information engineering from Wuhan University in China and joined Huawei Group in 2005. Prior to current appointment, Terry HE had 15 years of experience in the Middle East, where he successively served as COO of Huawei Pakistan, CEO of Huawei Kuwait, President of Huawei Middle East Enterprise Business Group, and CEO of Huawei Saudi Arabia.

Terry HE will be responsible for strengthening Huawei's investment in digital infrastructure and training of young talent in Africa. With his dynamic approach, participatory leadership, managerial skills and constant drive for efficiency, his appointment marks an important milestone for the group as African stakeholders look to meet the challenge of the fourth industrial revolution.

“I am very grateful for the trust placed in me. I am delighted to be able to help consolidate Huawei's commitment to the continent. Our priority will be to accompany governments, our customers, and our partners to accelerate their digital transformation and thus reduce the digital divide by applying the most advanced technologies and the experience of our group”, Terry HE, President of Huawei Northern Africa, said with enthusiasm.

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