Chris Erasmus

General Manager, AWS UAE & RoMENA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Leading AWS's growth across the UAE and RoMENA region, driving cloud innovation and AI transformation while empowering the next generation of technology leaders. As General Manager, I work with customers to solve their unique challenges and guide their digital transformation journeys. My focus spans cloud infrastructure to AI and autonomous systems, while advising senior business leaders on strategic technology decisions. I'm passionate about developing technology talent through strategic partnerships and STEM education initiatives. Whether working with organizations ready to innovate or supporting young technologists, I focus on practical outcomes that create real impact. Having built and scaled teams across diverse markets, I've learned that sustainable expansion comes from building deep, long-term personal connections, developing strong local talent, and maintaining a relentless focus on customer value. Always excited to connect with fellow technology leaders and innovators building the future.

Experience

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) (8 yrs 6 mos)
    • General Manager UAE & RoMENA
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Country Manager, United Arab Emirates
      May 2025 - Oct 2025 · 6 mos

    • Country General Manager, South Africa
      Jan 2022 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Executive Director at Amazon Web Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
    Jul 2021 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Dimension Data (Cape Town Area, South Africa)
    • General Manager Data Centre Business Unit
      Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

      * Overall accountability for the Data Centre Business in the region * Accelerate and execute business strategy to provide true outcome based value with focus on Hybrid IT, Data Centre Transformation & Automation * Grow the business in terms of market share, client acquisition and the transition to an increasingly services orientated model. * Leading & guiding of the sales, architecture and engineering team within the business *The role involves the day to day running of the business, including full P&L ownership, building and managing sales pipeline, vendor relationship management at both operational and executive levels. * High visibility in the Western Cape market place and Dimension Data client base. * Building, managing and motivating a world class team. * The key driver is to position Dimension Data Western Cape as the number one provider of data centre solutions in the MEA region.

    • Business Development Manager
      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Account Manager at AxizWorkgroup
    Dec 2006 - Dec 2012 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    AxizWorkgroup is an IT distribution company selling to a vast network of resellers, retailers and system integrators. Key Responsibilities: Manage Key Enterprise Level Accounts Manage an internal team of 5 Individuals Maintain Vendor relationships. Significantly contributed on an on-ongoing basis to achievement of business performance, targets and objectives. Liaison and negotiation at all levels Well versed across a broad spectum of Hardware/Software and market segments Monitor the progress with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness my strengths enable me to listen and process requests so that the desired result is achieved

  • Account Manager at Drive Control Corporation
    Oct 2005 - Dec 2006 · 1 yr 3 mos