Global Meets Local – Top 50 Executives Regional Executives Heading International Companies
Rank: #17

Lino Cattaruzzi

Sector: Technology
Company: Google
Designation: Managing Director, MENA
Nationality: Argentenian
Headquarters: United States
Local Headquarters: U.A.E.
Prior to starting his current role in November 2016, Cattaruzzi was managing director for Google in Mexico and Argentina. He also previously worked at Google’s headquarters in California, leading the global sales strategy team for online media solutions. In 2019 Cattaruzzi oversaw the launch of new products and programs designed specifically for the region, including Google Assistant and YouTube Music in Arabic. He also launched an economic recovery program in MENA to help retail and tourism sectors through local government partnerships.