Dubai — Planview, a global leader in Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Development (DPD), today announced its official expansion into the Middle East with the establishment of a local entity, regional leadership, and new infrastructure investments, including a dedicated AWS data center. To mark this milestone, Planview will host its launch event on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Raffles The Palm, Dubai.
The event will bring together senior executives, industry pioneers, and technology visionaries to celebrate innovation, foster collaboration, and explore the future of strategy-to-execution in an AI-driven, digitally connected era. The evening program – Accelerating Innovation, Shaping the Future of Business – will feature an engaging line-up of keynotes, customer-led discussions, and interactive sessions.
Highlights include a keynote from Razat Gaurav, CEO of Planview, alongside Matt Zilli, Chief Revenue Officer, and Vishal Dhawan, Managing Director & President for Asia Pacific & Middle East, underscoring the company’s growing presence in the region. A panel discussion moderated by Stephen Fernandes, Chief Growth Officer & Head Middle East, will spotlight regional success stories on the theme “Strategy to Execution in Driving Transformation Success.”
“The Middle East is at the forefront of digital transformation, with enterprises embracing innovation at an unprecedented pace,” said Razat Gaurav, CEO of Planview.
“Our investment in a local entity, regional leadership, and cloud infrastructure reflects Planview’s long-term commitment to this market. The launch event in Dubai is both a celebration of this milestone and a platform to collaborate with leaders shaping the region’s digital future.”
Planview already partners with more than 30 leading organisations in the Middle East, including Emirates Group, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Al Shaya Group, Arab National Bank, and Qatar National Bank. These partnerships reinforce the company’s role in helping enterprises achieve agility, efficiency, and strategic alignment.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, Planview is trusted by over 3,000 global customers and has been recognised as a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Strategic Portfolio Management for the fourth consecutive year. Planview’s comprehensive platform and continuous innovation have also secured top scores across all use cases in Gartner’s Critical Capabilities for SPM report, including Strategy Execution Management, Enterprise Program and Portfolio Management, and Integrated IT Portfolio Analysis.
The invitation-only event marks a pivotal moment in Planview’s regional journey, serving as both a celebration and a launchpad for deeper engagement with Middle East enterprises as they navigate complex change and pursue long-term growth.
