Google Cloud has announced the appointment of Hana Raja as the new Country Manager for its Malaysian operations. In this role, Hana will lead the go-to-market strategy and operations for Google Cloud and Google Workspace in Malaysia, working closely with cross-functional teams to support digital transformation through enterprise-grade, AI-powered cloud solutions.
Hana will report to Serene Sia, Country Director for Malaysia and Singapore, who oversees the company’s enterprise, public sector, and corporate segments in both countries.
With more than 16 years of experience in technology and consulting, Hana brings a strong background in strategic leadership. Her previous roles at Cisco and Bain & Company saw her advising executive teams across key sectors—including financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, automotive, and energy—on sustainable growth strategies and enhanced customer engagement.
“Hana joins us at a pivotal time for Google Cloud in Malaysia,” said Serene Sia.
“We are scaling our local infrastructure with strategic projects such as our sovereign cloud collaboration with Dagang NeXchange Berhad (DNeX), the development of a local Google data center and a Google Cloud region, and partnerships on national-level initiatives like AI at Work 2.0 with the Ministry of Digital and the National AI Office, as well as state-level programmes like Teraju AI Selangor. Hana’s experience, vision, and leadership will be vital as we deepen our impact and support Malaysia’s digital economy, which is projected to reach US$70 billion by 2030.”
Commenting on her new role, Hana said:
“Google Cloud has emerged as a key innovation partner for Malaysian organisations, empowering them with secure, scalable infrastructure and advanced AI capabilities. I’m thrilled to join the team at such a transformative time and look forward to expanding our local footprint, strengthening our partner ecosystem, and enhancing collaboration with both the private and public sectors. Our goal is to help accelerate the delivery of next-generation digital services, supporting Malaysia’s ambition to become a global technology hub.”
Google Cloud is already a technology partner to a wide range of Malaysian organisations. Its local clients span enterprises such as Bank Muamalat, Capital A, DNeX, Gamuda, Malaysia Airports, and Maxis; public sector bodies including the Ministry of Digital, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education, and the State Government of Selangor; and startups like Asia Mobiliti, CARSOME Group, and Mindvalley.
This announcement follows Google’s US$2 billion commitment in May 2024 to establish a Google data center and Cloud region in Malaysia, with construction already underway in Elmina Business Park, Selangor. The investment underscores Google’s ongoing partnership with the Malaysian Government to enhance national digital infrastructure and drive AI innovation.
Hana joins the Southeast Asia leadership team under Mark Micallef, Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Google Cloud. Other regional leaders include Fanly Tanto (Indonesia), Annop Siritikul (Thailand), and Toan Nguyen Duc (Vietnam), as the company strengthens its presence across the region.
