This appointment supports Alcatel-Lucent’s Transformation into a Leader in AI-Powered Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms and Digital Communications
ALE International, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent trademark, today announced the appointment of Moussa Zaghdoud as Executive Vice-President of Infrastructure, Platforms & Services (IPS) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The appointment marks a decisive step in the company’s transformation from a traditional enterprise networking and communications vendor into a leading provider of AI-powered infrastructure, cloud platforms, digital communications and services.
As the market enters a new era defined by AI, cloud and digital technologies, Alcatel-Lucent is bringing together its technology assets, infrastructure, platforms and services capabilities under a single integrated business division, creating a stronger foundation for innovation, operational excellence and growth. In this role, Moussa Zaghdoud will hold full end-to-end ownership, from product and solution strategy through execution, with direct accountability for financial performance while accelerating the company’s transition toward AI-powered infrastructure, platforms and services. His mandate is to decisively align the company’s resources and investments around core strategic growth priorities: AI-driven networking, cloud communications, digital sovereignty and subscription-based models.
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“Throughout his career, Moussa has consistently anticipated major technology shifts before they became mainstream,” said Yann Zhang, CEO of Alcatel-Lucent. “He was a driving force behind Alcatel-Lucent’s early adoption of cloud communications, hybrid cloud architectures and digital sovereignty, helping ensure Alcatel-Lucent remained ahead of vital industry trends. His track record and entrepreneurial experience make him the right leader to accelerate our company’s next phase of growth.”
A recognized technology entrepreneur and product visionary, Zaghdoud is the creator of Rainbow™, Alcatel-Lucent’s sovereign cloud platform, delivering hybrid collaboration services and CPaaS. In his previous role as Executive Vice-President of Cloud and Services, he directed the company’s end-to-end cloud strategy, from product vision and business model design to worldwide expansion. He also serves as Chairman of Sipwise and holds advisory board positions across several tech companies.
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“Our global economy is being completely reshaped by AI, and the opportunity ahead of us as a technology provider is historic,” said Moussa Zaghdoud. “My priority is to accelerate our transformation into an agile organization that combines engineering excellence with market speed. By taking end-to-end ownership of outcomes, we will deliver the trusted, AI-native, sovereign solutions that drive tangible value for our customers and partners.”
