LIVE MENA WebSummit 2020
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As someone rightly pointed out, it is a weight loss strategy for organizations today. Business are forced to rethink their daily operations by cutting down the fats (costs/employees/operations) and adopt a more leaner approach (concentrating only on what is necessary and immediate).
A global recession is now looming ahead in 2020 due to the large-scale disruptions that it has created in the real economy With a mega line-up of global and regional speakers, market leaders in IT solutions, leading CIOs and IT decision makersfrom EMEA, The GWT WebSummit puts spotlight on the below aspects and explores how organizations can navigate Covid19 and make it an accelerator of Digital Transformation.
Time has never been so ripe for the technology and business solution providers to show their mettle in proving relevant to modern business. The WebSummit is an ideal platform to reach out to a diverse set of audience and showcase how and why your solutions ‘matter’ during ans post Covid-19. The WebSummit will also put you virtually Vis-？-vis with some of the most senior and critical IT decision makers in the EMEA market.
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Anushree Dixit, Global Head, GEC Media Group & Ronak Samantaray, CEO GEC Media Group
Anushree Dixit
Ronak Samantaray
CIO, Dubai Investments.
CIO, Dubai Investments.
Venkatesh Mahadevan has over two decades years of progressive work experience in leadership positions with top Fortune 100 companies such as Motorola, Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble. He has led Digital Transformation programs at global corporations and been a part of the Transformation leadership team. His background includes extensive exposure in managing Strategic initiatives, Planning, Establishing, Directing technology programs and leading IT functions spanning multiple geographies.
During his professional career across several industries, including FMCG, Telecom & Retail, he has held several leadership positions and been a member of the Executive Committee, serving on Leadership Boards. Prior to joining Dubai Investments, Venkatesh was in a Technology leadership position @ Motorola where he was instrumental in implementing key strategic technology initiatives across the APAC Region and a Key member of the Global Supplier Management Leadership Team, accountable for driving Strategic Relationships with Global / Strategic
vendors/Partners out of India. An MBA & a Research Scholar, he is the recipient of ‘CXO 50’ and several CIO leadership awards. He is also a recipient of the “Peter Drucker Award” for Outstanding achievements in the field of Management. He is an accomplished “ENERGY & Peak Performance” Speaker, and a “Premier Skills Coach”.
In addition to holding several prestigious certifications from accomplished international organizations, Venkatesh is also a Mentor at the “Columbia University” New York - Centre for Technology and Management. He is an Internationally Qualified Counsellor & a distinguished Guest Faculty at leading Management institutes, where he mentors Engineering and Management students.
CDO at GEMS Education
CDO at GEMS Education
Krishnan Gopi is the Group Chief Disruption Officer at GEMS Education. He is currently leading the charge to disrupt from within to challenge the status-quo and create agile, scalable and future-ready technology capabilities for the education needs of ‘Education of Today & Tomorrow’. In this journey, he is leading multiple strategic initiatives globally such as Digital Transformation, EdTech, IP Building, Disruptive Innovation, Enterprise Mobility, Process Engineering & Automation, Data Analytics and Technology Consolidation & Standardization, Education Digital Eco-system rationalization resulting in huge customer satisfaction, control improvements, increase in process efficiencies and reduction of operational costs.
Mr. Krishnan is a Strategic Technology Leader with two decades of International experience and successful track record of spearheading Technology led Business Transformations for Fortune 100 companies. His prior work experience includes successful stints at large corporates such as Al Hilal Bank, QIB Group, BankMuscat, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Fidelity Investments and Citigroup. He has been awarded recently as “Digital Disruptive Leader of the Year” by MIT Sloan / Khaleej Times at DIGITRANS 2019 & 2018 and voted as "Digital Disruptor of the Year" at CDO Conclave 2018 in addition to his numerous honors and awards.
Regional Advisor, Mental Health and Substance Abuse unit, Department of Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health WHP
Regional Advisor, Mental Health and Substance Abuse unit, Department of Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health WHP
Dr Saeed is a consultant psychiatrist of more than 25 years standing, currently working as Regional advisor, Mental Health and Substance Abuse at the regional office for the Eastern Mediterranean of WHO.
He is currently coordinating the work on mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies in the region besides leading the work on scaling up mental health and strengthening public health response to the substance use problem in countries of Eastern Mediterranean region.
Director IT, Dubai Healthcare City Authority
Director IT, Dubai Healthcare City Authority
Results-oriented’ Technology Industry Leader with 25+ years of core IT experience in interconnected Information Management disciplines to deliver value-based programs with commitment, shared purpose, and achievement of enterprise goals. Passionate ‘Transformation-Agent’, assertively launching break-through technology initiatives leveraging business focused IT strategies to help organizations maximize today’s opportunities while preparing for the future. ‘Collaborative Leader’ with proven skills to foster a culture committed to driving ‘Business Value’, and in developing high-performance teams with diverse Business Technologists. Seasoned professional in managing Corporate IT Strategy & Budgets, Investment Planning, Charge-backs, Bench-marking, Cost Optimizations, & Business Value drivers. A ‘Steller Communicator’ with outstanding interpersonal abilities to present complex issues in both technical and business formats.
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Group CIO, Regulus Capital
Group CIO, Regulus Capital
A self-motivated and goal-oriented ‘C’ level IT Management professional and PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner with ITIL® 2011 Certification. Solid experience in Application Management, ERP Implementation, IT Infrastructure Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Delivery Management, Service Desk Management, Change Management, & Software Development in the areas of sales and Distribution, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance in Pharmaceuticals, Multinational FMCGs, Banks, Logistics and Entertainment industries.
Regional Chief Information Security Officer, Standard Chartered Bank UAE
Regional Chief Information Security Officer, Standard Chartered Bank UAE
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.
President, IGOAI Community
President, IGOAI Community
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.
Vice President IT, Jazeera Airways
Vice President IT, Jazeera Airways
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.
Group IT Director, Park Hotel Group
Group IT Director, Park Hotel Group
Randall is a strategist with a knack in harnessing the potential of technology to drive corporate business strategy across different industries for more than 10 years. At Park Hotel Group, he leads the charge in transforming the business through IT innovation; optimizing, integrating and implementing new technology that benefit guests and team members across the expanding portfolio. His wide breadth of experience with global technology companies includes leading various game-changing business transformation initiatives, as well as providing business consultancy to businesses on how to better leverage systems and technologies to improve business processes and bring further technology value to the business.
Group IT Manager, Safeer Group
Group IT Manager, Safeer Group
Information Technology professional with a Degree in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering and a Masters in Operations Research & Management. Experienced Enterprise Consultant with a
demonstrated expertise of working in the Retail industry. Skilled in Business Planning, Operations Management, Infrastructure Planning, Customer Relationship Management, and Business Process Management. Carrying an industry experience of over 26 years. Winner of the Transformation Maestro Award, CXO-50 Award, CIO-100 Award and The Titans Badge of Honor.
Regional Sales Director, Saudi Arabia, Nutanix Middle East
Regional Sales Director, Saudi Arabia, Nutanix Middle East
Mohammad has been in the IT industry for the past 15 years, witnessed & participated in major IT digital transformations. Joined Nutanix as the country manager for Saudi & Bahrain two years ago, to lead the Datacenteroperational transformation in this region toward simpler, agile and much more cost effective choices.
Chairman of RosettaNet Singapore (GS1 digital commerce Standards)
Chairman of RosettaNet Singapore (GS1 digital commerce Standards)
Recipient of Digital transformation leadership legendary award Top 5 in Singapore and global CIO200 in December 2019
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.
My passion is to share industry best practice experiences and help industry to adopt Smart technology.
Unit Head – Governance Sharjah E-Government
Unit Head – Governance Sharjah E-Government
Business leader with unique 14+ years of techno-functional experience in Information Security Governance, IT Service Management, Risk & Compliance, BCP/ DRP, Managed GRC, Consulting & Advisory, and GDPR. As Governance Unit Head at Sharjah E-Government, his work entails designing and maintaining tailored IT governance & management framework for the enterprise, ensuring compliance with regulatory directives and driving improvements in IT processes and services. Experienced in implementing a comprehensive and innovative governance, risk, and compliance framework in IT for organizational maturity. Proven ability to translate business needs into technology requirements that supports company’s business objectives, technology strategy, road-map and to successfully manage all phases of IT projects.
Digital Workforce Evangelist
Digital Workforce Evangelist
Sumeet has 20 years of experience in top tier global banks.Over the course of his career, Sumeet has led major functions and projects covering financial, digital and core banking products with team spread across multiple geographies. An avowed evangelist of Software Automation, Sumeet has lead implementing Automation strategy and execution in finance industry. Sumeet has built Automation CoEs in multiple banks and is a thought leader in the field of intelligent automation.
GM, IT Innovation Tata Starbucks
GM, IT Innovation Tata Starbucks
I am an IT professional with 16 plus years of experience across Information Technology and Retail organizations. Currently moved as General Manager - IT innovation at Tata Starbucks. In my previous capacity as Head –IT, Trent Hypermarket Pvt. Ltd. I have worked extensively on the company’s transformational projects, Cloud & Mobility Platforms, Retail Analytics, Enterprise systems and Security & Information management systems.
Prior to Trent Hypermarket, I have worked with Cybage Software as a Solution Architect in the retail CoE focusing on digital and e-commerce solutions. Having worked with companies such as Future Group, Wadhwan Retail and Zensar Technologies has also given me vast techno-functional experience. In my career as a technology consultant, I feel extremely passionate about using the latest in technology to provide business solutions to accelerate growth.
The areas that challenge my interests are Artificial Intelligence, ML, Blockchain and robotics and I am always keen to enhance processes to up the customer experience in my organizations.
Chief Mentor & Thought Leader - ARCON
Chief Mentor & Thought Leader - ARCON
Anil Bhandari is an inspired innovator, technologist, and thought leader in Information Risk Management. He serves as a Mentor & Thought Leader and provides his invaluable insights forthe future growth and development of ARCON. He mentors the product technology roadmapwith his insightful knowledge in the areas of Risk Management, Internal Audits, and Regulatory Compliances.
Anil brings his expert domain knowledge in areas of Banking, Financial Services, and Telecommunication. He is also an internationally recognized Thought Leader in the subject of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC). Thanks to his in-depth experience of assessing risks for data centers, networks, varied technology platforms, and core IT processes, Anil possesses intensive knowledge in the Information Security and GRC domains. The knowledge acquired over the years has helped him to consult large enterprises looking to implement cutting edge solutions in Cyber Security and the best practices for critical functions such as BCP/DR.
He has persistently contributed to several Associations and Forums and has been a part of various national and International Committees that focus on technology risk management and Internal Audit.
Having contributed as an honorary advisor to Regulators on matters pertaining to Risk and Compliance, Anil is now internationally regarded as an innovator, technologist and a thought leader in the Information Risk Management, Internal Audits, Regulatory Compliances, Frauds, Forensic, and IT/Cyber Security space. Now he also invests in high-growth technologies. As an investor and mentor, he works in tandem with an array of early-stage technology companies that focus on mitigating Information technology-related risks.
In his spare time, he particularly enjoys reading up on the Internet of Things (IoT). He is also a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and a Certified Information SystemsAuditor besides academically inclined he also serves as an honorary advisor to several regulatory authorities on the matter of Enterprise Risk Management. Further, he has alsocontributed to several standards being on the Advanced Technology Committee of the IIA, Inc USA.
Global Head - Content and strategic Alliances
Global Head - Content and strategic Alliances
Anushree has over a decade's experience in content curation and strategic business relationship. She also has an extensive background in event management and relations. Prior to joining GEC Media Group, Anushree has handled key positions in Datamatix and few other companies in India. Her core strength are business content development, Relationship building, Event management and forging strategic alliances on regional and global level. In her current role, she is responsible for driving the content and group's strategic partnerships and alliances globally, covering key regions - META, SEA and the US.
Editor, GEC Media
Editor, GEC Media
Arun Shankar is a well experienced technology journalist and editor in the region. He is the Editor of Enterprise Channels MEA and Business Transformation brands published by GEC Media Group. As part of GEC Media Group, he continues to moderate webinars, round table discussions, and panel discussions.
Overall, Arun has been a high-level content writer and content provider, covering business, technology and financial industries. He has experience of managing online business based on high value content, social media engagement, integrated reader experience through text, images, videos. He is well experienced in content workflow models, online sales strategies, online business development, online pricing, online marketing outreach.
He has a wide base-line of working in the print publishing and print journalism business and has worked in multiple African, GCC countries, and India. He has experience in marketing communication, media relations, public relations, event management, point of sales. He is a graduate in physical sciences with post graduate diploma in advertising, and management of technology.
Arun has over twenty-five years of work experience, across multiple Middle East, Africa, and India in the area of digital content, journalism, business analysis, marketing communication, public relations, sales, account management, supplier management.
