Announcements

Salesforce Announces $500M Investment in Saudi Arabia to Drive AI Innovation and Growth: ·        On February 10, 2025, Salesforce announced plans to invest $500 million in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and economic growth in the region. ·        Salesforce also aims to promote workforce development through skills training and expand Salesforce’s local partner ecosystem to support local businesses. ·        Salesforce announced its expansion in Saudi Arabia with a new regional headquarters in Riyadh. ·        Salesforce will launch Hyperforce in Saudi Arabia through a partnership with AWS to support local cloud operations. ·        Salesforce is expanding Agentforce adoption to enhance AI-driven workforce transformation. ·        Salesforce will upskill 30,000 Saudi citizens in AI, with a focus on increasing women’s workforce participation. ·        Salesforce will partner with Princess Nourah University to provide AI-focused education and workforce development. ·        Salesforce is collaborating with Capgemini, Deloitte, IBM, PwC, and Globant to advance AI adoption in Saudi Arabia. ·        Salesforce is strengthening its commitment to Arabic language support in AI-driven solutions.   Read Salesforce’s Official Article to Learn More

Salesforce to Invest $500M in Argentina Over Next Five Years: Salesforce announced plans to invest $500 million in Argentina over the next five years during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Over the past year, Salesforce has actively collaborated with Argentina on transformative national government initiatives, including the inaugural Argentina AI Week in December 2024, the Private Sector Working Group on AI, and various reskilling and employment programs. Continuing its commitment, Salesforce aims to expand its efforts in Workforce Development, AI Innovation, and Digital Transformation of the Public Sector. This will significantly contribute to Argentina’s economic growth and technological leadership. ·        Workforce Development: Since establishing its presence in Argentina in 2019, Salesforce has demonstrated a strong commitment to the country’s development, creating approximately 1,000 direct jobs and supporting tens of thousands more through its robust ecosystem of clients and partners.  In recent years, Salesforce has collaborated with local governments, universities, and civil society organizations in Argentina and across Latin America to launch reskilling and employability programs to unlock Argentina’s talent potential. ·        AI Innovation: Salesforce’s investment in Argentina includes its two offices in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, which house Mulesoft engineering teams. These teams are a critical component of Salesforce’s innovation ecosystem, leveraging expertise in data integration and breaking down silos to enhance the development of Salesforce’s trusted AI platform. ·        Digital Transformation of the Public Sector: While workforce development and AI innovation are transformative, Salesforce recognizes the pivotal role governments play in driving AI adoption. Argentina has a significant opportunity to enhance government efficiency and citizen services through cutting-edge AI solutions. By leveraging Salesforce’s AI-driven tools, such as Agentforce, governments can transform critical functions, from streamlining citizen inquiries to automating complex processes like grant applications. Embracing AI technologies at the national, provincial, and local levels allows Argentina to address strategic challenges, improve public service delivery, and accelerate its digital transformation.    Read Salesforce’s Official Article to Learn More

Salesforce Appoints Robin Washington as President and COFO: Salesforce has announced Robin Washington as President and Chief Operating and Financial Officer (COFO), effective March 21, 2025. In this newly created role, Robin Washington will lead Salesforce’s next phase of transformation—driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and financial strategy—while accelerating the transformation of every company into an Agentforce company in the new agentic era. About Robin Washington: Robin Washington has been a Salesforce Board Director since 2013 and Lead Independent Director since 2022, playing a critical role in Salesforce’s financial and strategic evolution. Robin Washington previously served as EVP and CFO of Gilead Sciences (2008–2019), CFO of Hyperion Solutions (2006–2007), and Chief Accounting Officer of PeopleSoft and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Salesforce Inc., Alphabet Inc., Eikon Therapeutics, Honeywell International, and Vertiv Holdings Co. Robin Washington holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.   Read Salesforce’s Official Article to Learn More