Nadim Hasbani (PhD) appointed as Director Public Policy – MENAT at Amazon, effective October 2026

Nadim Hasbani (PhD) appointed as Director Public Policy – MENAT at Amazon, effective October 2026. He brings extensive experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory strategy and strategic partnerships across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. In his new role, he will draw on his background in shaping government relationships and policy initiatives across technology and other regulated industries. Previously, Nadim served as Director Corporate Affairs – META Region at Eli Lilly and Company and Head of Government Affairs – UAE at Microsoft. He also held several senior leadership positions at Philip Morris International, including Regional Director External Affairs – South & South East Asia and Director of Regulatory Affairs in Indonesia. Earlier, he worked with Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and International Crisis Group, and founded MideastRisk. hashtag # Amazon hashtag # PublicPolicy hashtag # LeadershipAppointment hashtag # CXOLanesMENA