Abu Dhabi: G42, a UAE-based AI and cloud computing technology holding company, has appointed Kiril Evtimov as its Group Chief Technology Officer. Evtimov, a highly experienced technology and business leader, will oversee G42’s technology innovation and growth initiatives, including sustainability advancements.
In his new role, Evtimov will work closely with G42 Group CEO Peng Xiao to facilitate synergies between G42’s portfolio companies and their respective products and services pipeline. Additionally, he will serve as Chairman for G42 Cloud and sit on the board of Presight AI, a regional leader in big data analytics powered by artificial intelligence that recently listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
“We are thrilled to welcome Kiril to the leadership team at G42. With his extensive experience and strategic vision, Kiril will guide our group R&D function while championing technology sustainability. Like G42, Kiril’s work spans a range of industries, and we are fully aligned on how the power of technology is helping to advance society as a whole,” said Xiao.
Prior to joining G42, Evtimov co-founded and served as CEO of FairSignals. Over his 30-year career, he has held leadership positions at Teradata, Microstrategy, Sears Holding Corporation, and eBay.
“I am excited to be part of G42, an organisation I have long admired and one that is consistently at the forefront of innovation. I look forward to working with a talented team and contributing to the great work already underway to drive technology solutions across G42 companies and our wide partner ecosystem,” said Kiril Evtimov.
