Saviynt Strengthens Regional Presence with New VP of Sales

Saviynt, a leading provider of identity security solutions, has appointed Kamel Heus as Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Based in Dubai, Heus will spearhead business growth across MEA, including Turkey, as organizations increasingly prioritize secure access in digital transformation initiatives.

Driving Secure AI Adoption

The appointment comes at a critical time as AI reshapes enterprise operations, requiring robust identity governance for both human and agent identities. Saviynt’s Zuma platform offers visibility and control over these evolving risk profiles, ensuring least-privilege access across the entire lifecycle.

“MEA represents a significant opportunity as organizations accelerate digital adoption and leverage AI for growth,” said Pete Angstadt, Chief Commercial Officer at Saviynt. “Kamel’s experience in navigating this dynamic market will be invaluable as we expand our presence and help customers confidently pursue their transformation journeys.”

Key Priorities for MEA Growth

Heus’ immediate focus includes:

• Expanding into Saudi Arabia, a key strategic market
• Strengthening local partnerships and building out the regional team
• Enhancing in-region hosting capabilities to meet data residency requirements

“The Middle East and Africa have become one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity markets globally,” said Heus. “I’m excited to build on Saviynt’s momentum, helping organizations secure their AI initiatives while enabling business agility.”

With 20 years of enterprise security leadership experience at Thales, Centrify (Delinea), and Sophos, Heus brings a proven track record of scaling businesses across multiple continents. His appointment underscores Saviynt’s commitment to the MEA region as organizations navigate increasingly complex identity landscapes.