ABU DHABI - G42, the leading UAE-based AI and cloud computing technology holding company, announced today the appointment of Kiril Evtimov as the company’s Group Chief Technology Officer.

Evtimov, a seasoned technology and business leader with a diverse, global experience across start-ups and Fortune 500 companies, will lead G42’s technology innovation and growth initiatives, including advancements in sustainability. Evtimov will support G42 Group CEO, Peng Xiao in facilitating synergies between G42’s portfolio companies and their respective products and services pipeline. He will also take on the Chairmanship for G42 Cloud and serve on the board of Presight AI, the region’s leader in big data analytics powered by artificial intelligence that recently listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

“We are thrilled to have Kiril join the leadership team at G42. With his vast 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 Group CEO Peng Xiao.

Evtimov comes to G42 after building FairSignals where he was co-founder and CEO. In his career spanning 30+ years, Evtimov has held leadership roles at Teradata, Microstrategy, Sears Holding Corporation, and eBay.

“I am excited to be part of G42, an organization I have admired and one that is continuously at the forefront of innovation. I look forward to joining a talented team and contributing to the great work already underway to drive technology solutions across G42 companies and our wide partner ecosystem.”

“Together, we will empower organizations to leverage the latest technological advancements to unlock new business opportunities, drive innovation and create value for stakeholders,” said G42 Group CTO Kiril Evtimov.

In his new role, Evtimov will work closely with G42’s operating companies to create group wide technological synergy, build on their sustainable and responsible technology solutions, expand their positive applications and drive value for societies.

Evtimov will join a strong executive leadership team that is dedicated to translating advanced technologies to high impact solutions for humanity.

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About G42

G42 is a global leader in creating visionary artificial intelligence capabilities for a better tomorrow. Born in Abu Dhabi and operating around the world, G42 champions AI as a powerful force for good. Its people are constantly reimagining what technology can do, applying advanced thinking and innovation to accelerate progress and tackle society’s most pressing problems.

G42 is driving change in the region and beyond, joining forces with nations, corporations and individuals to create the infrastructure for tomorrow’s world. From molecular biology to space exploration and everything in between, G42 realizes exponential possibilities, today.

For further information visit www.g42.ai.