Salesforce appoints Zahra Bahrololoumi as UK chief

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Zahra Bahrololoumi has been appointed as the new UK & Ireland executive vice president and CEO of Salesforce, starting in March 2021.

She previously led Accenture's UK & Ireland technology practice, focusing on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and platforms, and has a strong presence in the tech industry through her roles in TechUK and the Technology Leadership Group.

Gavin Patterson expressed confidence in Bahrololoumi's ability to drive growth at Salesforce, highlighting her passion for technology and transforming organizations.

Salesforce has appointed Zahra Bahrololoumi as UK & Ireland executive vice president and CEO.

Bahrololoumi will join Salesforce in March 2021 from Accenture, where she leads its UK & Ireland technology practice with a focus on artificial intelligence, cloud computing and platforms. She also sits on the board of TechUK and is a vice chair of the Technology Leadership Group (TLG) for the Prince’s Trust.

Gavin Patterson, president and chief revenue officer at Salesforce, said: “We are delighted to have appointed a business leader with the industry breadth and depth that Zahra will bring to the company. She’s an extraordinary executive with a passion for using technology to transform organizations and improve the state of our world. I look forward to her leading our UKI business through its next stage of growth.”

Bahrololoumi added: “I am excited to join a company with such an incredible track record of driving positive change and success for its customers. Salesforce provides outstanding technology to help businesses digitally transform and there is a unique opportunity for Salesforce to accelerate its growth in the UK and Ireland.”