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Peng Xiao

Group CEO, Group 42 · United Arab Emirates

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-24

Peng Xiao is the CEO of Group 42. Xiao is based in the United Arab Emirates.

Technology executive who previously served as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Officer at MicroStrategy for a decade. Currently leads Group 42, an Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company, overseeing its business strategy across multiple industry verticals including healthcare, finance, and energy.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Peng Xiao's leadership of Group 42 and the company's expanding role in global artificial intelligence infrastructure and healthcare innovation. Headlines highlight G42's progress on major AI infrastructure projects, including planned chip shipments and data center capacity, as well as strategic partnerships with major technology and healthcare organizations. Peng Xiao has been recognized among leading business executives and has taken on roles advancing AI applications in healthcare through appointments and collaborations with international institutions.

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