Adel Afiouni Joins CME

CME is pleased to announce the appointment of Adel Afiouni as CEO of CME GCC, reinforcing the company’s commitment to scaling tech innovation across the region.

Adel brings nearly 30 years of international business experience spanning both private and public sectors. He’s led transformations, built senior relationships across the GCC and Europe, and brings an entrepreneurial and growth mindset that fits right into CME’s DNA and strategy.

“What impressed me the most is CME’s longstanding track record: delivering cutting-edge tech services for iconic brands worldwide, with solutions engineered by teams from the Middle East region,” Adel said. “The values here, excellence, integrity, and drive to innovate, are a natural match for the region’s energy and ambition. We want to build on this foundation to create strategic partnerships and business growth and to establish a regional tech champion, led and empowered by homegrown regional talent.”

CME’s story began in the US and quickly expanded to Lebanon, China, India, Argentina, France, and the GCC. Today, our presence in the Gulf continues to grow through partnerships with government entities and top companies across industries.

Adel’s appointment comes at a pivotal time. With bold national agendas reshaping the digital transformation in the region, CME is ready to meet the moment with top talent, deep regional expertise, and tech capabilities that match the scale of ambition.

“This is a milestone,” said Carole Alsharabati, CME Partner. “Adel joins us with the right experience and mindset to accelerate our journey in the Gulf. We’ve built something powerful, and with Adel on board, we’re ready to take it to the next level.”

With teams in Lebanon and Egypt that are close in culture and geography to the GCC, we’re uniquely positioned to accelerate transformation and help reimagine an exciting future!