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Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Ghassan Aboud Group
I am a technology and business transformation leader with over 20 years of executive experience (CDTO, CIO, Senior VP) across multiple industries, including more than a decade in Retail. I have led global transformation programs focused on driving operational improvements, enhancing customer experience, and enabling business growth.
My experience spans digital and business transformation, change management, and technology strategy, with a strong focus on execution and measurable outcomes. Having worked across diverse markets, I have managed multicultural teams and navigated complex business environments to implement practical, effective solutions.
I believe in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, helping teams adapt to change and drive meaningful progress. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to ensure organizations make the most of technology in achieving their goals.
Session Guideline:
Format: 45-minute panel with 4 CIOs, AI Start-up, Academician, CEO (diverse industries), 1 moderator
Style: Hard-hitting debate format ？encourage polar opinions
Audience Engagement: Live polling ？ “Would you trust AI to run 60% of your operations today?
Moderator:
Aditya Kaushik | UAE country Ambassador | Global CIO Forum
Panelist:
Suresh Vaidhyanathan | Chief Executive Officer | Ghassan Aboud Group
Olivier Leblan | Chief Digital and Technology Officer |Ghassan Aboud Group
Sri Laksmi | Group Chief Information Officer | Switz Group
Taskeen Khan | CIO | Mastercard Transaction Services
Farhan Ujager | AI Teacher | De Montfort University Dubai
Adnan Ghanem | Director - Security and Ai | EIS Technologies
Dr. Rami Reddy Devaram | Senior Ai and Data Scientist | Avrioc Technologies
Ashiya Noorie | Artificial Intelligence Teacher | Credence High School-Dubai
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