Hussein Freijeh
Hussein Freijeh is the Vice President and General Manager of Snap Inc. for the Middle East and North Africa, where he leads the company’s strategic direction, business growth, and regional operations. In this role, he oversees the development and execution of initiatives that strengthen Snap’s presence, partnerships, and long-term impact across MENA.
Previously, Hussein served as Managing Director of Yahoo Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, where he played a key role in advancing the company’s strategic objectives and regional footprint. Before joining Yahoo, he was instrumental in building Maktoob into one of the Middle East’s largest and most influential digital companies, contributing to its success ahead of its acquisition by Yahoo in 2009.
Hussein holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Lebanese American University.
Hussein Freijehat BRIDGE
- Technology Fireside 9 December 12:00 - 12:15PM
The Next Chapter of Connection
As technology redefines how we see, share, and connect, what comes next for human interaction? Join Hussein Freijeh for an intimate conversation on the evolution of social platforms and the role of augmented reality in reconnecting us to our surroundings, our communities, and ourselves.
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