AMBASSADOR 2024.
Eng. Mohammed Mahnashi
SAUDI ARABIA
Eng. Mohammed Mahnashi
SAUDI ARABIA
Technically sophisiticated & business savvy management professional with notable success of nearly 2 decades in directing a broad range of corporate IT initiatives, while participating in yearly planning, analysis & implementation of solutions in support of business objectives; holds full P&L accountability for business transformation and projects. Highly competent ICT / project / service delivery consultant; experienced in aligning with NTP2020 & Vision 2030 Transformation Initiatives; management of Vision 2030 and Digital Transformation Consultations; Strategy Formulation; Business Development; Budgeting and so on.
Dr. Mohamed Hamed
EGYPT
Dr. Mohamed Hamed
EGYPT
C-Level Technology Consultant .Well experience with 26 years in the information technology and security Executive Management Positions, As I have been exposed to many aspects of Information Technology, I have acquired knowledge in most IT infrastructure solutions .
I would thrive when challenged by new IT ideas and innovative application of technology Specialties:
IT infrastructure soultions in (Artificial intelligence / Internet of Things (IoT) / Machine learning / digital transformation ) , with all Microsoft Systems & Applications, Oracle Applications and SAP Applications.
- I have strong technical and business qualifications , i have experience with different industries including Hospitality, Manufacture ,Fintech ,Medical, Food, Travel and Booking, LMS , E-commerce.
- I have experience in creating strategies, road maps and executing projects and program, running day to day operation, i have unique mix of being familiar with large companies ، medium size and startups. dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in Business information technology and a relentless pursuit of excellence. My journey has been characterized by a combination of academic achievements and practical experience, making me a well-rounded asset to any organization.
- My career path has been marked by eight years of experience in Technical strong knowledge Network Active and Passive components, Computers technical support and troubleshooting, Cisco , Mikrotik , Ubiquiti , Frotinet technologies, Microsoft Messaging Systems, Hotels Applications Wireless network, (CCTV/IP) Cams, telephony systems(VoIP/PBX) any other used software, Identify current and future system needs and provide. Solutions to match them, fully understand the legal requirements on IT governance and security. For any and IT projects costing/Planning will be an add on to contributing in increasing the business value by developing the actions, E-commerce strategies and digital marketing to growth up property revenues, Creating and maintain the I.T Budgets, I.T JOB Descriptions, I.T-Operations guide, For a Long term vision and strategic plans to assist effectively running the Information technology operation in addition to growth the business markets results.
I am passionate about contributing my unique blend of academic knowledge, professional certifications, and hands-on experience to drive success in any organization. If you are looking for a dedicated professional with a track record of delivering results and a commitment to growth, let's connect and explore potential opportunities.
Youness Zmirli
MOROCCO
Youness Zmirli
MOROCCO
Youness is a senior executive with more than 17 years of diversified expertise in technology infrastructure development, data architecture, ERP, telecommunications and projects management. With IT engineering background he started his career in 2006 as an IT project manager within a local Moroccan Bank Crédit Immobilier and Hôtelier leading digitalization projects in many financial areas to comply with the local regulations.
He moved to the 1st biometric excellence center in Morocco belonging to SAGEM security part of Safran Group where he was in charge of the biometric border control systems integration for different countries and governments, in 2009 Youness has accepted the role of Senior IT Manager working for Les Domaines Agricoles, pioneer in the Agricultural activities within Africa region leading the IT transformation plan over 7 years including food industries branches and support functions. In 2015, Youness started a new chapter in his career jumpingto BPO industry and becoming the youngest CIO in Morocco, he accepted the role of CIO Africa in Foundever (Formerly Sitel Group) ensuring the IT service delivery for multinational companies whom decided to build customer service in offshore locations such us Morocco. 2017 is the year where Youness will fully dedicate his mission and time to innovation in CX/IT solutions, covering both France and Africa perimeter and working with the global Foundever teams to best serve clients and maximize customer service satisfaction using best CX/IT approach and technologies. In 2020 Younes has been promoted to IT Client Solutions Director for the southern EMEA countries, supporting clients and operations over Spain, Portugal, Greece, France, Italy, Morocco, Egypt, Senegal and Ivory Coast. Youness is married and has 2 daughters, when he’s not at the office, he’s travelling, hicking or cooking new meals from different cultures.
Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar Osman
MALAYSIA
Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar Osman
MALAYSIA
Ts. Saiful is a seasoned multiple-awards winning CIO with an MBA. He is currently the Head of IT, Shared Services for PNB Commercial, the Real Estate subsidiary of PermodalanNasional Berhad, a premier Fund Management company in Malaysia.
He was ranked as Top World CIO 200, by the Global CIO Forum, for the years 2022, 2021 and 2020. He was also ranked as Top CIO for ASEAN for 3 consecutive years, 2021 (CIO75), 2020 (CIO50) and 2019 (CIO50) by IDG (now known as Foundry).
He brings with him a 23-years of experience in IT Management, Strategic Planning, IT Security, Digital Transformation, Project Management, Risk Management and Business Continuity.
He is also actively participating in IT events and summits as a Speaker, Panelist or Moderator, both locally and cross border, as his way of giving back to the industry by sharing his knowledge and experience.
Hussain Aljamri
BAHRAIN
Hussain Aljamri
BAHRAIN
With over 20 years of practical experience in information technology and financial markets, Hussain has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation throughout his career. As the Senior Director of Information Technology at the Bahrain Bourse, Hussain has led numerous successful projects in digital transformation, business continuity, and infrastructure enhancement.
His extensive tenure at the Bahrain Bourse includes serving in various key roles, such as Director of the Information Technology Department and Assistant Director of Information Technology. Under his leadership, the Bahrain Bourse became the first semi-governmental institution to achieve the prestigious "Distinguished" level certification in the Second Information Security Forum "Thiqa" 2019, highlighting its excellence in information technology infrastructure protection. Additionally, Hussain's commitment to efficiency and digitalization efforts has been recognized with accolades such as the ICT Leadership Award 2023 at GITEX Global and the Catalyst CIO Award for CIO in Capital Markets and Investments at the Future IT Summit 2024. His appointment as Ambassador for Bahrain underscores his outstanding contributions to the field of information technology and reflects the Global CIO Forum's dedication to excellence and innovation. This aligns perfectly with this year's theme of "Unleash the Might," as Hussain continues to drive impactful change and inspire technological advancement in Bahrain and beyond.
Enrico Maria Cestari
ITALY
Enrico Maria Cestari
ITALY
With a distinguished background in Computer Engineering and a fervent dedication to leveraging technology for societal good, Cestari brings a wealth of experience and passion to this esteemed role. From his beginnings at IBM to strategic consulting projects across Europe with BCG Platinion, and his leadership at Casavo and Jointly, Cestari has demonstrated a profound understanding of technology's potential to transform lives. As CTO of Jointly, he embodies visionary leadership, collaboration, and innovation. In his new role, Cestari is poised to foster a healthy technological culture in Italy and beyond, championing positive societal impact through technology and meaningful collaborations on a global scale.
Thummar Praful
KUWAIT
Thummar Praful
KUWAIT
Influential IT Management Executive with 25 years of achievement in leveraging the business understanding and technology to drive organizational growth, performance and profitability through digital transformation. Excellent all around understanding of Airline domain with 20 years managerial experience. Winner of multiple awards such as DX Inspire Award for Inspiring Customer Experience, CIO200 Legend 2018 and 2019, IDC CIO Excellence Award for Business Operations Transformation, CXO50 and The Titans Badge of Honor.
An innovation champion with a focus on developing flexible, scalable solutions for consumer and organizational problems
Diverse experience in high-growth, start-up, and turnaround environments and regrowth stages with extensive knowledge of the Airline industry
Dynamic management career with strong leadership, problem-solving, planning, team-building and project management skills
Specialties: Having professional Certification on CISA, CISSP and PMP gives added advantage in understanding information security, compliance requirements and complete project management. Finance specialization in Business Administration gives an added edge in understanding everything from business and finance perspective.
Dr. Salim Al-Shuaili
OMAN
Dr. Salim Al-Shuaili
OMAN
With over two decades of exemplary leadership and expertise in Information Technology (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Dr. Al-Shuaili emerges as a distinguished figure poised to represent Oman's technological prowess on the global stage.
With a PhD in ICT, specializing in Technology Adoption, AI, and Digital Transformation, Dr. Al-Shuaili's career trajectory exemplifies a commitment to excellence and innovation. Currently serving as the Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Projects Unit at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, he plays a pivotal role in spearheading groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of AI and advanced technology, driving significant advancements across various domains.
Dr. Al-Shuaili's impact extends beyond his professional endeavors, as evidenced by his role as a prominent judge in prestigious awards related to AI projects in the GCC region and globally. His dedication to promoting excellence and innovation in the AI field has earned him numerous accolades, including the esteemed CIO of the Year award by ETL in 2023, cementing his reputation as an industry leader.
His commitment to excellence and innovation, as evidenced by prestigious awards and active engagement with the academic community, solidifies his position as a leading authority in shaping the future of technology in Oman and beyond.
Yousef Elkordi
KUWAIT
Yousef Elkordi
KUWAIT
Yousef Elkourdi, serves as the Group Head Of Information Technology of City Group company, where he is responsible of designing and executing many technology strategies, digital transformation plans and developing policies and procedures across the group. Yousef holds a master’s in business administration (MBA) and bachelor’s degree in software engineering (SE), supported with more than 16 years of experience in technology consultation, digital transformation, business development and management, all of that helped him to be a technology and digital transformation leader.
Over the past 16 years, Yousef held many senior positions under different big firms, where he was able to achieve several successful business stories in driving technological innovation and information strategy under different industries such as technology, retail, wholesale, aviation, transportation and oil and gas.
Amjid Ali
OMAN
Amjid Ali
OMAN
With over 24 years of experience in the IT industry, Mr. Ali has demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving technological advancements and fostering a culture of innovation. His extensive knowledge spans across various domains including digital transformation, business intelligence, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and more.
As the Country Ambassador for Oman, Mr. Ali will play an important role in representing the interests of the IT community, promoting collaboration, and facilitating knowledge exchange. His visionary leadership and strategic acumen will undoubtedly contribute to Oman's position as a hub for technological innovation and growth.
Peter Gesper
UAE
Peter Gesper
UAE
A dedicated award-winning IT leader with 16 years of international experience in Startup IT operations & Digital transformation within E-commerce, Retail, Supply Chain and Logistics. Peter’s career started back in 2007 as part of Amazon.co.uk and throughout the years he had the opportunity to manage and being part of various start up projects such as Amazon logistics, Souq.com and 1billion dollar start up Noon.com where his responsibilities included setting up, scaling and driving digital approach of IT operations. In his current role at DP World Peter manages IT infrastructure across the Group. He believes in long term vision with long lasting customer loyalty base.
Anand Aggarwal
INDIA
Anand Aggarwal
INDIA
A leader with extensive Offshore & Onsite delivery experience in multiple Information Technology & Security Functions in the BFSI, BPO, Retail, and Telecom sectors.
Identified, Evaluated & Implemented Cloud cybersecurity solutions in the area of DLP, VA/PT, WAF, E-Mail Security, BEC, Endpoint Protection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing
Led efforts on IT security policies creation, audit & certification on ISO27001, ISO 22301 (BCP), ISAE3402
Digital strategist and Digital transformation leader especially in the area of Field force & customer servicing (internal & external).
Setup Fully Digital NBFC - integrated eSign, eNACH, Banks, Payment Gateways for employees onboarding, client onboarding, disbursements & collections – Reduced disbursement time to 1 day from 7day earlier.
Syed Abdul Qadir
PAKISTAN
Syed Abdul Qadir
PAKISTAN
Abdul Qadir is an experienced global technology and cybersecurity professional, trainer and keynote speaker and has led several local and international projects over 18 years of experience spanning end-to-end Digital Transformation, IT Operations and Project Management, Cyber security and Enterprise IT Risk assessments, GDPR, overarching IT reviews, IT Due diligence, Data Governance, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, ERP Solutions Selection and Implementation Supervision, Data Governance and Analytics, IT Governance and IT Strategy development and emerging technologies such as big data analytics, robotics process automation etc. for several clients in the Financial Services, Energy, Manufacturing and Telecommunication arena. He has a proven track record in being able to present and influence at the board and C-suite level. He also have an exposure to work with colleagues in PwC Middle Eastern offices.
Abdul Qadir is Computer Systems Engineer (BE) by profession and also achieved his MBA from IoBM. He also achieved “Global Technology Leader” award and also attained many certifications and training such as CISA, PMP, CRISC, ISO 22301, ISO 27001-2, ISO 20000, COBIT and MCITP etc. Prior to joining PwC, Abdul Qadir was associated with Shell Group Pakistan Refinery heading their IT department having responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of whole IT and Digital Transformation.
His collaborative leadership is evidenced through speaking invitations to local and international IT and security conferences, universities and forums and has been interviewed by the multiple TV channels, blogs and publications. He has also conducted 1000+ hours of workshops and trainings attended by Senior Professionals from IT, Infosec, Internal Audit, Compliance and Risk Management.
Bernard Rono
KENYA
Bernard Rono
KENYA
Bernard Rono is a forward-thinking leader at the forefront of technological advancement as the Head of ICT at Kenya Tea Packers (Ketepa). Boasting over 15 years of extensive experience in senior management, he specializes in orchestrating digital transformation endeavors, streamlining business operations, and delivering top-tier ICT consultancy services.
His proficiencies span a wide spectrum of domains, including Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Mobile Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Sales Force Automation, and ERP implementation. Bernard's global impact was underscored at the esteemed 2021 Global CIO Forum in the UAE, where he represented Ketepa and earned distinction as a World Finalist Award recipient.
With a rich professional background, Bernard has held pivotal roles such as Group Head of ICT at Sian Roses Group and CIO of Kenya Horticultural Exporters, where his adept utilization of technology drove organizational expansion and operational excellence.
Beyond his corporate endeavors, Bernard is deeply engaged in the tech community, serving as Chairman of the Boards at Ronsoft Solutions and The Frontier Pioneer School. He also holds directorial positions at Sotik Technical Training Institute (TTI) and previously chaired Ketepa Sacco Ltd., demonstrating his commitment to fostering growth and development across various sectors.
Bernard Rono's unwavering dedication to innovation and strategic leadership positions him as a catalyst for progress in the ICT landscape.
Dr. Erdal Ozkaya
USA
Dr. Erdal Ozkaya
USA
Dr. Erdal Ozkaya is a leading Cybersecurity Professional with business development, management, and Academic skills who focuses on securing the Cyber Space & sharing his real-life skills as a Security Advisor, Speaker, Lecturer, and Author.
Erdal is known to be passionate about reaching communities, creating cyber aware campaigns, leveraging new and innovative approaches and technologies to holistically address the information security and privacy needs for every person and organization in the world.
He is an award-winning technical expert & speaker: His recent awards are: Cyber Security Professional of the year MEA , Hall of Fame by CISO Magazine , Cybersecurity Influencer of the year (2019) ,Microsoft Circle of Excellence Platinum Club (2017), NATO Center of Excellence (2016) Security Professional of the year by MEA Channel Magazine (2015), Professional of the year Sydney (2014) and many speaker of the year awards in conferences.
He also holds Global Instructor of the year awards from EC Council & Microsoft. Erdal is also a part-time lecturer at Australian Charles Sturt University. Erdal has co-authored many cybersecurity books as well as security certification courseware and exams for different vendors.
Erdal has the following qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity, Master of Computing Research, Master of Information Systems Security, Bachelor of Information Technology, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant, ISO27001 Auditor & Implementer, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Ethical Instructor & Licensed Penetration Tester.
Mohammad Saif
UK
With a rich background as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Diligencia, Saif brings over two decades of expertise in driving innovation and excellence. His illustrious career, marked by prestigious accolades such as the World CIO 200 award, showcases his commitment to technological advancement and leadership in the field. Saif's comprehensive skill set, strategic vision, and hands-on approach make him a valuable addition to the Global CIO Forum, where he will undoubtedly contribute to fostering collaboration and driving digital transformation initiatives across the UK and beyond.
Ziya Askerov
AZERBAIJAN
Ziya Askerov
AZERBAIJAN
With over two decades of distinguished leadership in IT and software development, Ziya brings a wealth of expertise and innovation to his role as Chief Information Officer at Pasha Insurance OJSC. His track record of driving digital transformation and optimizing IT operations exemplifies his commitment to advancing technology in Azerbaijan. Fluent in multiple languages and holding prestigious qualifications, including an Executive MBA from the University of York, Ziya is well-equipped to foster collaboration and drive technological progress in Azerbaijan as an ambassador for the Global CIO Forum.
Edmund Situmorang
INDONESIA
Edmund Situmorang
INDONESIA
Chief Technology Officer of Asian Bulk Logistics. Over 15 years in senior management experience with passion in Strategy, Information Technology, and Human Capital Development with a motto of “Invest in People”. Has been invited to many International Leaders’ Summit to speak keynote on Artifiicial Inteligence, Machine Learning, MetaVerse, BlockChain, Natural Language Processing, Project Management and Digital Marketing. A community resource and helping startups to grow in throughout ASIA. Has been studying abroad since early teens, graduated High School in the Philippines and finished his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and took on Master’s in Business at the age of 17. Worked in United States for 11 years as Programmer and Strategist, and enthusiastic about technology especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
Flavio Carvalho
GERMANY
Flavio Carvalho
GERMANY
Experienced CISO, compliance expert. Served as CISO in the United States and South America as well, for the past 5 years leading security and compliance initiatives for Financial Institutions in the European Union.
Warren Hero
SOUTH AFRICA
Warren Hero
SOUTH AFRICA
Mr. Hero brings extensive expertise in digital transformation to his new role. His appointment underscores Global CIO Forum's commitment to honoring top ICT professionals and fostering global collaboration.
Furthermore, Mr. Hero is currently serving as the Digital Transformation Advisor to His Excellency the President of Botswana, highlighting his significant contributions to the advancement of digital initiatives beyond South Africa's borders.
Mr. Hero's announcement as South Africa's Country Ambassador underscores Global CIO Forum's commitment to recognizing and celebrating visionary leaders. His expertise and leadership will undoubtedly contribute to advancing digital transformation efforts and fostering collaboration within the global ICT community.
Revel Lai
CHINA
Revel Lai
CHINA
I'm a dynamic digital transformation leader, passionately driving data-driven innovations to revolutionize customer experiences. With over three decades of expertise, I seamlessly blend IT and digital marketing strategies to spearhead transformative initiatives. My leadership extends across Asia Pacific, excelling in Wholesale, Logistics, Retail, Catering, FMCG, and Property sectors, where I deliver impactful project and portfolio management that propels business growth and operational excellence.
Manoj Saxena
SINGAPORE
Manoj Saxena
SINGAPORE
Senior IT Executive with over 20 years’ experience in leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative technological solutions that align with globalstrategies and roadmaps across diverse world-class organizations globally.
As a former CIO of APAC for Ingram micro I did championed the digital commerce roadmap, achieving 250% year-on-year growth across B2B and 150% across B2C over 3 consecutive years based defining the digital customer journey using agile methodology. As a spin off from the Stanford Executive Program, appointed in a 5-member global IoT team to define and make recommendations to establish IoT business unit across startup, ISV, telco and high tech MNC with recommendations for next 3 years for Ingram micro.
On Mergers & Acquisition front, streamlined product lines, standardizing business processes and consolidation of IT systems which includes Digital to Compaq, Compaq to HP and Stats to Stats ChipPAC and acquisitions in Ingram Micro.
As Chairman of RosettaNet Singapore on voluntary industry best practice digital commerce roles I represent Singapore in promoting RosettaNet as best practice for GS1 digital commerce standard across industry, government, SME’s and educational institutions globally for over 15 years.
- Drive high value national pilot projects such as paperless ecustoms declarations across borders that demonstrated ROI benefit of up to 200%.
- Piloted national project on rapid automation enabler solution (RAE) Industry program in early 2000 to help SME together with Govtech and Spring Singapore with a lean IT ecommerce architecture, it also commonly adopted by the industry, ISV, Startups and solution providers for process automation.
- Drove the first RosettaNet STAR industry benching marking global program.
- Setup the Global RosettaNet Centre of excellence in NYP school of IT school in Singapore for pilot projects and RosettaNet Certification courses.
- I am an advisor for Digital strategy innovation project across Europe driven by LUT School of Business and Management, Finland for RosettaNet and Blockchain convergence.
- CIO advisory on the board of Singapore based start-up for Supply chain, ecommerce and Industry 4.0 (IOT, Blockchain, AI) to build product roadmap, RFP/ROI reviews of major deals and Product road map evaluations. Mentor start-ups to globalize seek venture capital funding and commercial solutions to be global.
My passion is to share industry best practice experiences and help industry to adopt Smart technology.
Hendy Harianto
INDONESIA
Hendy Harianto
INDONESIA
Bringing over 25 years of diverse experience in IT, Business, and Digital Transformation across the Asia Pacific region, Hendy has had the privilege of contributing to numerous global Digital Transformation projects in the US, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East. Currently serving as the Group Chief Information Officer and Head Of Business Process Transformation, he values the opportunity to continually learn and grow in his role. With a background in multinational and global environments, he humbly offers his expertise in areas such as Information Security, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, Enterprise Software Architecture & Development, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Process Improvement, Project Management, Change Management, and Data Analytics.
In his current role as Group CIO, Hendy leads the IT team, Digital Factory, and Business Process Transformation team at Meratus Group, while also shouldering additional roles as CISO, CTO, and CDO. Meratus Group is the leading Indonesian logistics & shipping integrator in Southeast Asia. With a workforce of over 5,000 employees, a fleet of 100 vessels, and operations spanning 45 routes within Southeast Asia, along with a network of 40 agencies, 500+ trucks, a container fleet exceeding 70,000 units, 25+ Container Logistic centers, and three container terminals. Meratus Group's regional office is located in Singapore.
Over the course of almost 19 years, he occupied diverse roles within the Regional APAC office of the CMA CGM group, based in Hong Kong and Singapore. Initially, he oversaw the Asia IT Infrastructure, Network, and Security team during his first decade at CMA-CGM. His responsibilities expanded to encompass roles such as Head of Asia IT, overseeing Research, Engineering, Enterprise Software Development, Digital Transformation, and Automation. Additionally, he served as Head of Digitalization – Asia and Business Process Management (Asia) and Senior Manager Asia Business Process Management. Throughout his tenure, he spearheaded numerous global digitalization initiatives.
Headquartered in Marseille, France, the CMA CGM Group is a global shipping and logistics giant. It ranks among the world's largest container shipping companies, managing an extensive fleet of 620 vessels facilitating global trade. With a workforce of 155,000 employees operating across 400 offices in 160 countries, and boasting a global revenue of 47 billion USD (in 2023), CMA CGM serves 420 of the world’s 521 commercial ports. Additionally, it operates 257 shipping lines with a volume transported of 22 million TEUs, a fleet’s slot capacity of 5 million TEUs, and manages 750 warehouses covering 9 million square meters.
Hendy exemplifies the roles of a CIO, CTO, CISO, and CDO not only through his professional endeavors but also through his dedication to giving back to the community. He recognizes the importance of nurturing and developing the next generation of IT talent. To achieve this, Hendy actively engages in various initiatives aimed at supporting and mentoring young technologists. Through sharing sessions, workshops, and mentorship programs, he strives to impart his knowledge and experience, guiding aspiring individuals towards successful careers in technology. Hendy's commitment to fostering talent not only benefits individuals but also contributes to the growth and advancement of the broader community.
Ichwan Peryana
INDONESIA
Ichwan Peryana
INDONESIA
Ichwan Peryana is a Co-founder & Director of Pinjam Modal P2P lending company that focus in productive loan market in Indonesia, Ichwan is a Technology Leader with over 15 years of experience from many industries. Several awards successfully achieved namely included in the Top 200 CIO Southeast Asia from Global CIO Forum in The World CIO 200 Summit 2021 and 2022, CIO 100 Awards 2022 from cio.com, and CSO30 ASEAN Awards 2022 from csoonline.com.
Dr. Jassim Haji
BAHRAIN
Dr. Jassim Haji
BAHRAIN
Dr. Haji is a veteran in the field Information and Communications Technology with over 3 decades of robust experience in implementing IT strategies to move applications/infrastructure, formulating vision, improving vision/culture, innovation and change management . With hands on expertise in reorganizing operations, managing core infrastructure including servers, storage, network, collaboration, application, middleware products. Deft in IT infrastructure management, management of heterogeneous networks, information security and service delivery as well as it regulatory compliance. Proven ability to affect transformational change across a range of operational areas and create a sustainable difference to a business’s operational performance.
Manage large scale delivery assignments for various platform technologies coupled with established credibility in providing domain support for managing operations round the clock while establishing command center and security operation.
He is continuously conducting research in Artificial Intelligence and Organizational Change, exemplified by his publications on latest technologies and how to be leveraged operationally and economically in organizations. He lead the entire Information Technology department in Gulf Air and implemented numerous cutting edge projects and technologies. He managed to achieve over 40 prestigious awards including 15 distinguished CIOs (Chief Information Officer). He formerly served on the board of directors of a leading hospitality and tourism technology provider in the Middle East and on SITA Council representing Middle East and North Africa. He has the ability to implement processes for improving IT Services entailing continual service improvement, service operations, service transition and service design & strategy.
Ahmet Hakan Goral
TURKEY
Ahmet Hakan Goral
TURKEY
Dedicated and enthusiastic IT executive with over 15 years of experience in aviation, retail, telecommunication, and e-commerce industries. Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively with all organizational levels, build trust relationships, and enlist team members' participation. Has a strong business perspective, and leads IT strategies to gain a competitive advantage with technology.
Arlene Romasanta
PHILIPPINES
Arlene Romasanta
PHILIPPINES
Ms. Arlene A. Romasanta is an ICT Leader and Manager with more than 28 years of experience in the field of ICT. Among her expertise are ICT Governance, Management & Leadership, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Project Management, Systems & Infrastructure Development, Business, Process and Systems Analysis, Strategic Planning, Research and Development, Productivity & Quality Management & Assessment, Internal Audit and Knowledge Management. She used to represent the Philippines in various leadership and technical sessions local and international. Earned additional post graduate degrees from the Netherlands, Singapore, Korea and recently Australia, all in the field of ICT ranging from project management, CIO course, AI and Blockchain, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture and Data Management. She received local and international awards and recognitions for the projects that she managed and for her exemplary performance in the job. Has been regarded as a respected ICT Expert for serving as technical resource person, adviser, consultant and subject matter expert in various organizations such as government, academe, and industry in the areas of digital transformation, data governance, data analytics and others. She can be trusted as someone with integrity who can deliver, has the genuine concern and pure intent for public service and to leverage ICT for growth and development. Driven by the passion to serve God and contribute positive changes for the good of many. Currently, she is serving as the Chief/Information Technology Officer in the Data Warehouse and Analytics Division (DWAD), Management Information Systems Service (MISS) of the DICT. Her experience and leadership throughout the years evolved in the implementation of digital transformation programs through identification, development and implementation of critical and/or strategic information systems and applications, development of standards and policies, database and infrastructure, training and development, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, technologies and innovation.
