DT100: KSA’s Top 100 Visionary Leaders Driving Digital Transformation

Exito Media Concepts proudly presents DT100, a momentous initiative set to applaud the extraordinary accomplishments of Saudi Arabia’s technology leaders. This prestigious program is designed to honor exceptional individuals who have spearheaded groundbreaking advancements in technology within the region.

We are proud to announce the distinguished individuals who have been selected for DT100, shining a spotlight on the trailblazers who have propelled Saudi Arabia’s tech landscape to new heights. With a commitment to recognizing outstanding contributions, this remarkable endeavor showcases the visionary leaders who have redefined what is possible in the realm of technology.

Here is the esteemed DT100 list:

1. Murad Murad, Director of Technology Research, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)
2. Safar Almamoon, IT Infrastructure Operations Director, Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
3. Alessio Garofalo, CIO/CTO of Oxagon, NEOM Industrial City, NEOM
4. Galal Eltahan, Chief Information Officer, Red Sea Global
5. Jad H. Abdulsalam, Chief Information Security Officer, Maaden
6. Omar Albilali, Chief Information Officer, TASNEE
7. Adrian Blanck, Chief Digitalization Officer, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company-Luberef
8. Abdullah Albar, CDO, Abdul Latif Jameel United Finance
9. Anas Mosa, IT Director, Public Investment Fund (PIF)
10. Faisal Alshammari, Chief Information Officer, Council of Health Insurance
11. Abdullatif Al Blowi, Director of Emerging Technologies Development, Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST)
12. Mohammed AlGhannam, Chief Information Officer, Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services
13. Wael Ahmed Fattouh, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Bank Al Jazira
14. Dr. Faisal AlNasser, Head of Business System (CIO), AlMarai
15. Dr. Waheed Y Khayyat, Chief Information Officer, United Cooperative Assurance (UCA)
16. Sivakumar Seshadri, Sr Executive Director – Chief Digital Officer, Tawuniya
17. Ramesh Murugesan, Chief Information Officer /Digital Transformation Program Director, Al Gihaz Holding
18. Aamir Khalid Pirzada, Chief Information Officer, National Metal Manufacturing & Casting Company – “Maadaniyah”
19. Saad Chammah, Head of Information Technology Department, Almabani General Contractors
20. Abdul Hafeez, CISO – Virtual, Alfanar
21. Ibrahim Al-Ammar, Chief Information Technology Officer, National Medical Care Co.
22. Abdulbary Atassi, Director of Information Technology, Zamil Industrial
23. Johnson Joseph, CITO, Zamil Offshore Services Company
24. Majed Shahin, Chief Technology Officer, Global Health Care Co
25. Muneer V Abdurahman, CIO – Chief Information Officer , Al Sadhan & SPAR Retail
26. Mirza R. Baig, Head of IT – Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity, FinZey Finance Co
27. Majid Jan, Chief Information Technology Officer, Petromin
28. Suhail Akhtar, Chief Information Officer, AlKifah Contracting
29. Awais Ahmad, Director, Information Technology, Solex Plus
30. Mansour Alrebdi, Information Technology – Director, SPIMACO
31. Rafik Wassef, Chief Information Officer, Alfanar
32. Krish J, IT Director, ARASCO
33. Mousa Al-Anizi, VP Digital Health, Director E-Health, Riyadh Health Cluster One – King Saud Medical City
34. Mohammed Al Shobani, Chief Information Officer, SAICO Insurance
35. Abdullah Alfahaid, CITO, AJlan & Bros Holding
36. Hazem Awni Jarrar, Chief Technology Officer, King Faisal Foundation
37. Tamer Hamza Hammad, Director of Digital Channels, Al Rajhi Takaful
38. Ramez AlFayez, Acting CIO and Vice President of Smart City, KAFD
39. Abbas Natto, Group Chief Information Officer, geidea
40. Amin Al Jaber, Chief Information Officer, AlJomaih Automotive Company
41. Hamidulla Shariff, Chief Information Security Officer, Nahdi Medical Co.
42. Ala Asali, Chief Security Officer, Arab National Bank
43. Sami A Alawfi, Director Of Information Technology, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR)
44. Abdulaziz Al-Ghufaili, Chief Technology Officer, Bank AlBilad
45. Saqib Chaudhry, Chief information officer (CIO), Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH)
46. Irfan Ul Haq, Head of IT, Warehousing & Logistics Services Co LSC
47. Eng. Alaa Malki, Chief Technology Officer, Mobily
48. Carlos Soto, CIO, Dar Al Riyadh Group
49. Dr. Mohammed Alhefzi, KSA Digital Partner & Country Lead, Pfizer
50. Eng.Syed Kareemuddin, Head of IT Infrastructure, Network & Security, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Saudi Arabia
51. Latifah Alraddadi, Head of IT, Ekhaa
52. Khaled S. Salem, Chief Digital Information Officer, Saudi Fransi For Finance Leasing
53. Kamal Farag, Chief Technology Officer, SPEEDI
54. Tariq Al-Issa, Chief Information Officer, Enjaz
55. Ali Nasan, I.T Director, Kudu Company for Food and Catering
56. Mohammed Ahmed Al Doseri, Group CISO, Tasheel Finance
57. Abdulatif Al-Rushaid, Cyber Security & Data Management Director, Saudi Air Navigation Services
58. Muhammad Junaid, Group Head of Information Technology, United Motors Group
59. Abdulrahman Almansoor, Head of IT, Allianz Saudi Fransi
60. Shahid Parwaiz, Head Of Information Technology, Dr.s’ Lounge
61. Devender Manral, Group CIO, Al Othman Holding Group
62. Mostafa Kamel, Head Of Information Technology Department, Dr. Mohammad Alfagih Hospital
63. Wail M. Al-Malki, IT Director, Baja
64. Fawwaz Banakher, IT Director, Red Bull MOBILE Saudi
65. Haithem A. Alfaraj, Group Chief Technology Officer, Saudi Telecom Company
66. Ahsan Aziz Khan, Group Chief Information Officer, Aljeri Group
67. Filip Nekvinda, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises
68. Fahad Albaz, Chief Information Security Officer, Saudi Credit Bureau – SIMAH
69. Nusrath Mahamood, Director of Information Technology, ABR contracting
70. Khaled El Gakhlab, Head of Digital Innovation and Transformation, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)
71. Hassan Fahad Alhuwaimel, General Director of the General Department of Information Technology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
72. Mohammad Mazhar Khan, Head of IT, Goldenside Trading & Mytable Company
73. Mujahid A Majeed, Head Of Information Technology, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
74. Mohammed Alshehri, Chief Data Officer, Alamthal Financing Co.
75. Ibrahim Almatrafi, Chief Data Officer, General Presidency of The Commission For Promotion Of Virtue And Prevention Of Vice
76. Fahad Ibrahim Almoqhim, CIO, Saudi Accreditation Center
77. Hazim Al Ahmadi, IT Executive Director, Savola Foods Company
78. Ahmed Ali Larik, Head of IT Demand & Delivery and PMO, EMKAN
79. Mashari AlMusad, Chief Information Officer, Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee
80. Wissam Al Adany, Chief Information Officer, ADES Arabia Holding
81. Saleh Al-Anbar, Senior Director Information Technology, Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority
82. Yasir Alnasrallah, Head of Cyber Security & IT internal audit, Confidential Government
83. Ahmed Umar Ali, Director IT, Morni KSA
84. Afnan A. Chowdhury, Director of IT, Al Ahsa Health Cluster
85. Aijaz Regoo, CTO, MIS Forward
86. Abdulaziz Alshehri, Cyber Security Director, Jasara PMC
87. Azwar Shah, Head of IT, Noon
88. Naif Saud Alharbi, Head of Information Technology, Sudair Pharmaceutical Company (SPC)
89. Faisal Khashouf, Regional CIO Middle East & Africa, Hitachi Energy
90. Dr.Sampath Dhamodaran, Ph.D., General Manager, Design & Development, IT DBS Bank
91. Mohammad Hazazi, Director of IT Governance & Portfolio Management, Riyadh First Health Cluster
92. Omar Al Wakeel, Group Director of Information Technology, Al Hokair Group
93. Fouad Mohamed, Head of Regional IT services-MENA Alshaya Group
94. Mohammed Alsaqer, Chief Information Security Officer, King Khalid University
95. Priyan Meledath, Head of IT, Amlak international Finance Company
96. Muhammad Ali, Head of IT, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC
97. Ghada Alshammari, Chief Information Security Officer, Alraedah
98. Eslam Taha, Head of Digital Channels Development, Riyadh Airports Company
99. Abdulrazzak Hussain, Vice President ICT, Olayan Group
100. Fahad Al-Juaid, Director of IT Operations, Government Expenditure & Projects Efficiency Authority

These outstanding individuals have left an indelible mark on the technology sector in Saudi Arabia. The complete DT100 list can be viewed on our official website: https://digitransformationsummit.com/ksa/dt-100/

To mark this special occasion, we are delighted to announce that the launch of DT100 magazine will take place during the highly anticipated 23rd Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit. The summit is scheduled for the 23rd & 24th of August at the prestigious VOCO Riyadh.

The Digital Transformation Summit and DT100 is the premier event that brings together industry professionals, thought leaders, and technology enthusiasts for engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Rishikesh Shetty, CEO of Exito Media Concepts, said, “We are excited to introduce DT100, an esteemed recognition that shines a spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s technology leaders. In the coming years, Saudi Arabia’s digital technology adoption will triple productivity growth in the country and we aim to honor the leaders spearheading digitization in Saudi Arabia for their significant contributions.”

For more insights on the event, do visit the weblink: – https://digitransformationsummit.com/ksa/

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