Microsoft names Laurence Si as managing director of its Malaysian ops

Source: The Star

PETALING JAYA: Microsoft has announced the appointment of Laurence Si as the managing director for its operations in Malaysia, effective July 1, 2024.

He will assume the operational responsibilities from K Raman whose new role will be announced on July 1.

Si brings 30 years of business and technical experience and vast industry knowledge to advance growth and digital acceleration for Malaysia, its developer and startup ecosystem, enterprise businesses, small-to-medium enterprises, the public sector and crucial industry vertical sectors.

At Microsoft, Si and his leadership team will be responsible for accelerating the country's digital transformation through cloud adoption and artificial intelligence (AI).

This will empower digital-first companies and startups with tools to scale their innovation. Microsoft Asean president Andrea Della Mattea said: "We continue to see remarkable opportunities in Malaysia.

"I'm excited that Si is joining us in this new era of digital empowerment, where organisations in Malaysia are adopting cloud computing and AI and a culture of innovation."

Si said: "I'm excited to be part of the AI evolution that Microsoft is leading.

"I am deeply appreciative of the positive impact we have on communities.

"This is an incredible time to be leading the AI journey for our customers and partners.

"I am looking forward to the amazing opportunities this creates for organisations in Malaysia."