Saquib Ahmad has assumed the role of Global Chief Growth Officer at Systems Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest software firms. In this capacity, he will focus on accelerating international growth, strengthening market presence, and advancing strategic expansion across both established and emerging markets, the company said in a statement released on Thursday. “With more than 27 years of leadership experience across the telecom and IT sectors, Saquib brings a strong track record in enterprise sales, business development, and large-scale growth strategy. His career spans senior roles across Pakistan, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, where he has led high-performing teams and delivered sustained, multimillion-dollar revenue growth,” read the statement. Before this role, Saquib served as Country Managing Director for SAP across Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bahrain. His earlier leadership positions include tenures at Oracle, Comptel, Nokia Siemens Networks, and Siemens in markets including the UAE, Spain, and Germany. A recipient of the Presidential Award Aizaz-e-Sabqat for academic excellence, Saquib has also contributed to leading business and industry platforms such as TIE Islamabad, OICCI, and the Pakistan Business Council, the company added. Last month, Systems Limited announced plans to purchase Confiz Pakistan (Private) Limited through a merger. Systems Limited was founded in 1977 as a private limited company and was converted into a publicly listed company in 2005. SYS was listed on PSX in 2015. The company’s principal activity is the development and trading of software and business process outsourcing services. In short, SYS assists its clients in their digital transformation journey. Besides having a strong footprint in the local market, the company has a firm presence in the US, UK, EU and the Middle East.