Raif Aseeri is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in technology market development and local content within the communications and information technology sector in Saudi Arabia. Currently serving as the General Manager of Technology Market Development & Local Content at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology since June 2021, Aseeri previously held notable roles at Baker Hughes from March 2018 to June 2021, including Digital Transformation Director and KSA Country Leader. Aseeri's earlier career includes significant positions at GE, where responsibilities spanned audit management, finance, and data analytics. A strong academic background underpins Raif Aseeri's expertise, with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from UCL.