Anthony Nakache
Anthony Nakache | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | France[1] |
| Alma mater | INSEAD (MBA)[2][3] |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Employer | |
| Title | Managing Director, Google Middle East and North Africa |
| Term | February 2022[2][3] |
| Predecessor | Lino Cattaruzzi[2][3] |
Anthony Nakache is a French business executive who has served as managing director of Google in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), based in Dubai, since February 2022.[2][3]
Career
Nakache joined Google in 2008.[1][2] Before leading Google MENA, he held senior partnership roles, including leading an online partnerships group responsible for scaling monetization solutions for publishers and developers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).[2][3]
In October 2021, he was credited as director, online partnerships, Google, in connection with Google News Showcase launching in Ireland.[4][5]
According to Forbes Middle East, he started his career at Altran in France in 2001, was based in Ireland before moving to Dubai in 2022, and was listed as French in its Global Meets Local 2024 ranking.[1]
Initiatives and partnerships
In December 2024, Hub71 and Google for Startups announced a partnership in Abu Dhabi, including plans for a dedicated accelerator programme in 2025; Nakache was quoted as managing director for Google in MENA.[6]
In early 2025, a five-year partnership between Dubai Culture and Google was reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), with Nakache quoted about expanding the Dubai Culture and Heritage project on Google Arts & Culture and a related creatives bootcamp.[7]
Google also announced a collaboration with the UAE's Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office to launch the “AI for All” initiative, describing training programs planned throughout 2026.[8]
Education
Nakache has been reported as holding an MBA from INSEAD and an engineering degree in telecommunications.[2][3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Anthony Nakache – Global Meets Local 2024". Forbes Middle East. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Anthony Nakache succeeds Lino Cattaruzzi as MD of Google MENA". Arab News. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Google announces the appointment of Anthony Nakache as the new managing director for Google MENA". Campaign Middle East. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ↑ "Google News Showcase is launching in Ireland". The Keyword (Google). 20 October 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ↑ "Google News Showcase is now available in Ireland". The Clare Echo. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ↑ "Hub71 partners with Google for Startups to offer accelerated growth opportunities for Abu Dhabi startups". Abu Dhabi Media Office. 11 December 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ↑ "Dubai Culture, Google launch phase 2 of Dubai's Culture and Heritage project on Google Arts & Culture platform". Emirates News Agency (WAM). Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ↑ "AI for All: Partnering with the UAE AI Office to empower everyone with future-ready skills". Google blog (Middle East & North Africa). Retrieved 9 February 2026.