Group Director of Information Technology, Al Faleh Educational Holding / AFG College with the University of Aberdeen
Living and working in Qatar since 2008. Currently works as the Group Director of Information Technology at Al Faleh Educational Holding, which manages three local schools and the University of Aberdeen in Qatar – (AFG College with the University of Aberdeen)
In his role, Jad provides strategic leadership for the development and maintenance of innovative and secure IT systems across all institutions within the group.
During the company successful listing on the Qatar Stock Exchange in 2021, Jad led the IT Department and was responsible for overseeing the IT Audit and ensuring compliance by implementing all necessary IT policies and procedures required for acceptance. This critical role ensured the seamless alignment of our technology infrastructure with regulatory standards
Prior to his tenure in the higher education sector, Jad combined over 15 years of experience in various information technology sectors, particularly within the hospitality industry. He has successfully managed more than fifty IT projects involving Oracle Hospitality Products and Applications across the Middle East and Europe.
Academically, Jad is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at the University of Côte D'Azur in France. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Roehampton University in London and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Saint-Esprit of Kaslik in Lebanon.