Zoom Elevates APAC Leader to Drive AI-Powered Growth Strategy — Zoom Communications, Inc.

Event summary

Zoom appoints Carlos Quaderi as Head of APAC, effective August 1, 2026.
Quaderi will oversee Zoom's go-to-market strategy across ANZ, Asia, India, and Korea (excluding Japan).
He previously led regional strategy for Southeast Asia, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan at Zoom.
Quaderi brings over 30 years of experience from roles at Workday, AWS, and Microsoft.

The big picture

Zoom's appointment of Carlos Quaderi as Head of APAC underscores the region's strategic importance in its AI-powered growth strategy. The move comes as organizations across APAC increasingly adopt AI systems to streamline workflows and improve productivity. With Quaderi's extensive experience in enterprise growth and go-to-market strategies, Zoom aims to strengthen its position in the SMB segment and expand its partner ecosystem.

What we're watching

Execution Risk: How Quaderi will scale Zoom's AI-powered growth across the broader APAC region beyond his previous focus areas.
Market Dynamics: Whether Zoom can sustain its momentum in APAC against competitors leveraging similar AI-driven productivity tools.
Strategic Alignment: The pace at which Zoom integrates its open platform ecosystem with existing business applications to enhance collaboration.