Huawei has appointed Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer (CSPO) for the Middle East and Central Asia region, reinforcing the technology company’s push to strengthen cybersecurity governance and digital trust across fast-growing markets.
Based in Dubai, Deng will lead Huawei’s regional cybersecurity and privacy strategy. His responsibilities include overseeing frameworks related to cybersecurity, AI security, privacy compliance, and data protection. In addition, he will work closely with regulators, enterprise customers, and ecosystem partners to expand Huawei’s end-to-end cybersecurity assurance systems.
The appointment comes as governments and enterprises across the Middle East and Central Asia accelerate digital transformation projects while facing growing cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny around data privacy.
Huawei expands cybersecurity leadership amid rising regional cyber risks
Huawei said the appointment reflects its continued investment in building secure digital infrastructure across the region. The company also highlighted the need for stronger cybersecurity models as geopolitical tensions and rapid AI adoption reshape the threat landscape.
According to Huawei, traditional security approaches must evolve to address emerging risks tied to sovereign AI infrastructure, cloud systems, and quantum-era cybersecurity challenges.
Phillip Gan, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, said cybersecurity and privacy remain central to building a trusted digital ecosystem.
He added that Deng’s international experience would help Huawei support regional customers and partners with secure and resilient digital solutions aligned with national transformation goals.
Corey Deng brings nearly two decades of global Huawei experience
Deng joined Huawei in 2008 and brings more than 18 years of experience across cybersecurity, solutions sales, and research and development functions.
Before taking over the regional CSPO role, he served as Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer at Huawei’s Digital Power Business Unit headquarters. He also held leadership roles in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, including Cybersecurity Director and Vice President of Solutions Sales.
Earlier in his career, Deng worked in Huawei’s research and development division as a marketing manager and IC chipset designer, giving him both technical and commercial expertise.
Commenting on his appointment, Deng said trust must remain at the center of innovation as digital transformation accelerates across the Middle East and Central Asia.
He added that he looks forward to collaborating with regional stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity and privacy frameworks that support secure and sustainable growth.
Huawei sharpens focus on trusted digital infrastructure
Founded in 1987, Huawei operates in more than 170 countries and serves over three billion people globally. The company employs approximately 213,000 people worldwide.
Huawei has increasingly positioned cybersecurity, privacy protection, and AI governance as key pillars of its global digital infrastructure strategy. The latest leadership appointment signals the company’s intent to deepen that focus across the Middle East and Central Asia as governments scale smart city, AI, cloud, and digital economy initiatives.
