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The Global CIO Forum unveils the World CIO 200 Summit International Judging Council

The Global CIO Forum is proud to unveil the global jury panel for the World CIO 200 Summit 2025, a premier gathering of technology leaders from around the world. This esteemed panel of industry veterans, thought leaders, and digital transformation champions will evaluate nominations, share insights, and help shape the future of enterprise IT leadership.

The World CIO 200 Summit celebrates the achievements of top CIOs and tech executives across regions, acknowledging their contributions to innovation, resilience, and business impact. With representation spanning continents, the jury brings diverse expertise and regional perspectives to the forefront of the global technology dialogue.

The summit features high-level discussions, strategic workshops, and the prestigious CIO 200 Awards ceremony, culminating in a grand finale hosted in Egypt from September 15 to 17.

“This year’s jury reflects the summit’s growing global relevance and the importance of collaborative leadership in the digital era,” said Tushar Sahoo, founder of the Global CIO Forum. “We look forward to their guidance in recognizing the most impactful leaders in our global tech ecosystem.”

Jury members:

  • Ahmed Al Mulla
    Chief Technology Officer, Emirates Water & Electricity Company
  • Gopi Krish
    Founder, AI Matury Assessment & Alignment (AIMAA)
  • Kawther Haciane
    Partner – MENA, EY
  • Jassim Haji
    President, International Group of Artificial Intelligence (IGOAI)
  • Dr. Hoda Al Khazaimi
    Associate Vice Provost for Research, Translation, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, New York University Abu Dhabi
  • H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
    Head, UAE Cyber Security Council
  • Arif Ilham Adnan
    Chairman, Permanent Committee, Jakarta Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Philip Varilla
    Assistant Secretary for Infostructure Management, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Philippines
  • Dato Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab
    Chief Executive Officer, CyberSecurity Malaysia
  • S C Mittal
    Partner and Director, Biztek Advisors
  • Sriram Bhargav
    Chief Technology Officer, IRIS by Argon & Co
  • Aco Momcilovic
    CEO, FutureHR
    Global Head of AI SIG, IPMA
  • Idoia Ana Salazar

Founder OdiseIA

 

These thought leaders bring unmatched expertise in cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, governance, and emerging technologies—ensuring a high-impact summit and a rigorous award evaluation process.

Stay tuned for more updates and the full agenda of the grand finale of the World CIO 200 Summit 2025.