Philippe Jarre, Group President of Mindware, leads a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa. Under his leadership, Mindware operates as a value-added distributor, offering more than just technology products. The company provides deep expertise in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, equipping channel partners with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to scale, innovate, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Originally from Grenoble, France, Jarre’s journey began with a passion for competitive skiing, which taught him resilience and discipline. His curiosity in electronics and early experiments with tech eventually led him to a career in engineering and a lifelong pursuit of innovation.
With a background in IT and telecom engineering from Central Supelec and a career that includes leadership roles at IBM, Jarre brings strategic vision, a deep understanding of the tech industry, and a strong emphasis on collaboration. His ability to identify emerging trends, foster high-performing teams, and drive continuous innovation has positioned Mindware as a leader in the region.
For Jarre, the most rewarding part of his role is shaping the future of technology by empowering partners and seeing the ecosystem thrive. He finds fulfilment in enabling innovation and contributing to the region’s digital progress. The challenge, however, lies in keeping pace with rapid technological change while ensuring that both internal teams and partners remain agile, skilled, and ready to embrace new opportunities.
He believes channel partners today face vast opportunities in areas like AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. Yet, they must overcome challenges such as skill shortages, heightened customer expectations, and fierce competition. Technologies like AI, edge computing, automation, and IoT will define the future, with scalable, insight-driven solutions leading the way. Jarre advises partners to embrace a consultative approach, invest in expertise, remain agile, and build lasting customer relationships to truly lead in the regional market.
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