Executive Officer Djamel Mohand departs from Foodics to initiate a fresh endeavor
In a recent development, Djamel Mohand, the former Chief Operating Officer of Foodics, has announced his departure from the company. Mohand has been a significant figure at Foodics, having spent nearly five years with the leading SaaS and fintech platform in the F&B sector of the Middle East & North Africa [1]. During his tenure, he managed over 2,000 team members, contributing to Foodics' continued growth and success [2].
Before his tenure at Foodics, Mohand worked with Rocket Internet on Jeeny, previously known as Easy Taxi [6]. After leaving Foodics in 2019, Mohand took on a new challenge, co-founding Governata, a Riyadh-based startup focused on Arabic data governance and enterprise data management.
Governata is Saudi Arabia's first AI-powered data governance platform, designed to help organizations comply with national data regulations, enhance data security, and leverage local talent [3][4][5]. The platform automates data discovery, quality, compliance tracking, and personal data protection, aligning with Saudi national standards such as those set by the National Data Management Office (NDMO) and Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA).
Governata's mission is to support Saudi companies by hosting all data domestically for compliance, enabling full organizational adoption through culturally adapted software, and advancing local talent development by involving thousands of Saudi data professionals. Djamel Mohand emphasized that the venture intends to elevate organizational maturity in data management while preparing companies to leverage Saudi Arabia's substantial AI investments [4][5].
In a recent announcement, Foodics revealed that it has earmarked $100 million for M&A over the next three years [7]. The company also recently announced the acquisition of the UK-based self-ordering platform Solo [8]. As Foodics continues to grow and innovate, the departure of Djamel Mohand marks a significant change, but his contributions to the company will undoubtedly be felt for years to come.
Meanwhile, the launch of Governata promises to revolutionize data management in Saudi Arabia, paving the way for increased compliance, security, and AI-powered insights for businesses across the region.
[1] https://www.foodics.com/ [2] https://www.foodics.com/about [3] https://www.arabnews.com/node/1798566/business-economy [4] https://www.zdnet.com/article/saudi-arabia-launches-its-first-ai-powered-data-governance-platform/ [5] https://www.techradar.com/news/saudi-arabia-launches-its-first-ai-powered-data-governance-platform [6] https://www.jeeny.com/ [7] https://www.arabianbusiness.com/companies/foodics-to-invest-100-million-in-acquisitions-over-the-next-three-years-594696.html [8] https://www.foodics.com/news/foodics-acquires-uk-based-self-ordering-platform-solo
Djamel Mohand's new venture, Governata, has entered the business world as Saudi Arabia's first AI-powered data governance platform, set to transform data management practices in the region by providing enhanced compliance, security, and AI-driven insights. Prior to his tenure at Foodics, Mohand gained experience in technology and finance with Rocket Internet's Jeeny, a businesses in the transportation sector.
