Zahy el Kassis MSc 2016, Client Executive Director - Global Business Sales HR at Gartner
Graduated from the MSc in Business Development at GEM in 2016, Zahy El Kassis was appointed in March 2026 as Client Executive Director – Global Business Sales HR at Gartner, based in the United Arab Emirates.
Having been with Gartner since 2021, he has held several senior commercial leadership roles managing strategic accounts across the Gulf region. He has consistently delivered top-level performance, earning multiple Winner Circle distinctions (Top 1% globally) in FY22, FY23, and FY24.
Prior to joining Gartner, Zahy worked at LinkedIn between Dublin and the Middle East, where he achieved strong sales results and received several international awards, including Super Club (Top 5% globally) and the President’s Club.
Regarding Zahy’s career path, he highlights the decisive impact of his experience at GEM:
" The Masters I pursued at GEM was the door to my professional career. GEM helped me connect with top professionals and alumni that supported me and referred me in this particular for my job at LinkedIn in Ireland back in 2015. From there, I was able to give back to GEM and I remain always grateful for the amazing experience I've had at GEM. "
Alongside his corporate career, he has also been involved in investment, strategic advisory, and venture capital activities.
This appointment reflects a strong international career path, marked by recognized expertise in key account management and strategic advisory for organizations.
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