Core42 Appoints Microsoft Veteran Sherif Tawfik as Chief Business Officer to Drive Global AI Infrastructure Expansion
Core42, a G42 company and a leader in sovereign AI infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Sherif Tawfik as its Chief Business Officer (CBO). In this pivotal role, Tawfik will lead all revenue-generating functions, focusing on accelerating the company's international footprint and scaling its advanced AI solutions. Tawfik brings nearly 30 years of experience in digital transformation, including a distinguished 25-year tenure at Microsoft, where he led multi-billion dollar business expansions and national digital initiatives across 100+ countries.
Notably, Tawfik previously spearheaded the global G42–Microsoft alliance, positioning him as a strategic architect for the next generation of AI economies. "His appointment underscores Core42's commitment to transitioning nations and enterprises from AI ambition to large-scale operational reality," the company stated. This move further solidifies the UAE’s position as a global hub for technological innovation and sovereign AI infrastructure.