Exito Media Concepts proudly presents DT 100, 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 DT 100, 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 DT 100 list:-
Murad Murad, Director of Technology Research, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)
Safar Almamoon, IT Infrastructure Operations Director, Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
Alessio Garofalo, CIO/CTO of Oxagon, NEOM Industrial City, NEOM
Galal Eltahan, Chief Information Officer, Red Sea Global
Jad H. Abdulsalam, Chief Information Security Officer, Maaden
Omar Albilali, Chief Information Officer, TASNEE
Adrian Blanck, Chief Digitalization Officer, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company-Luberef
Abdullah Albar, CDO, Abdul Latif Jameel United Finance
Anas Mosa, IT Director, Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Faisal Alshammari, Chief Information Officer, Council of Health Insurance
Abdullatif Al Blowi, Director of Emerging Technologies Development, Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST)
Mohammed AlGhannam, Chief Information Officer, Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services
Wael Ahmed Fattouh, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Bank Al Jazira
Dr. Faisal AlNasser, Head of Business System (CIO), AlMarai
Dr. Waheed Y Khayyat, Chief Information Officer, United Cooperative Assurance (UCA)
Sivakumar Seshadri, Sr Executive Director – Chief Digital Officer, Tawuniya
Ramesh Murugesan, Chief Information Officer /Digital Transformation Program Director, Al Gihaz Holding
Aamir Khalid Pirzada, Chief Information Officer, National Metal Manufacturing & Casting Company – “Maadaniyah”
Saad Chammah, Head of Information Technology Department, Almabani General Contractors
Abdul Hafeez, CISO – Virtual, Alfanar
Ibrahim Al-Ammar, Chief Information Technology Officer, National Medical Care Co.
Abdulbary Atassi, Director of Information Technology, Zamil Industrial
Johnson Joseph, CITO, Zamil Offshore Services Company
Majed Shahin, Chief Technology Officer, Global Health Care Co
Muneer V Abdurahman, CIO – Chief Information Officer, Al Sadhan & SPAR Retail
Mirza R. Baig, Head of IT – Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity, FinZey Finance Co
Majid Jan, Chief Information Technology Officer, Petromin
Suhail Akhtar, Chief Information Officer, AlKifah Contracting
Awais Ahmad, Director, Information Technology, Solex Plus
Mansour Alrebdi, Information Technology – Director, SPIMACO
Rafik Wassef, Chief Information Officer, Alfanar
Krish J, IT Director, ARASCO
Mousa Al-Anizi, VP Digital Health, Director E-Health, Riyadh Health Cluster One – King Saud Medical City
Mohammed Al Shobani, Chief Information Officer, SAICO Insurance
Abdullah Alfahaid, CITO, AJlan & Bros Holding
Hazem Awni Jarrar, Chief Technology Officer, King Faisal Foundation
Tamer Hamza Hammad, Director of Digital Channels, Al Rajhi Takaful
Ramez AlFayez, Acting CIO and Vice President of Smart City, KAFD
Abbas Natto, Group Chief Information Officer, geidea
Amin Al Jaber, Chief Information Officer, AlJomaih Automotive Company
Hamidulla Shariff, Chief Information Security Officer, Nahdi Medical Co.
Ala Asali, Chief Security Officer, Arab National Bank
Sami A Alawfi, Director Of Information Technology, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR)
Abdulaziz Al-Ghufaili, Chief Technology Officer, Bank AlBilad
Saqib Chaudhry, Chief information officer (CIO), Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH)
Irfan Ul Haq, Head of IT, Warehousing & Logistics Services Co LSC
Eng. Alaa Malki, Chief Technology Officer, Mobily
Carlos Soto, CIO, Dar Al Riyadh Group
Dr. Mohammed Alhefzi, KSA Digital Partner & Country Lead, Pfizer
Eng.Syed Kareemuddin, Head of IT Infrastructure, Network & Security, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Saudi Arabia
Latifah Alraddadi, Head of IT, Ekhaa
Khaled S. Salem, Chief Digital Information Officer, Saudi Fransi For Finance Leasing
Kamal Farag, Chief Technology Officer, SPEEDI
Tariq Al-Issa, Chief Information Officer, Enjaz
Ali Nasan, I.T Director, Kudu Company for Food and Catering
Mohammed Ahmed Al Doseri, Group CISO, Tasheel Finance
Abdulatif Al-Rushaid, Cyber Security & Data Management Director, Saudi Air Navigation Services
Muhammad Junaid, Group Head of Information Technology, United Motors Group
Abdulrahman Almansoor, Head of IT, Allianz Saudi Fransi
Shahid Parwaiz, Head Of Information Technology, Drs Lounge
Devender Manral, Group CIO, Al Othman Holding Group
Mostafa Kamel, Head Of the Information Technology Department, Dr. Mohammad Alfagih Hospital
Wail M. Al-Malki, IT Director, Baja
Fawwaz Banakher, IT Director, Red Bull MOBILE Saudi
Haithem A. Alfaraj, Group Chief Technology Officer, Saudi Telecom Company
Ahsan Aziz Khan, Group Chief Information Officer, Aljeri Group
Filip Nekvinda, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises
Fahad Albaz, Chief Information Security Officer, Saudi Credit Bureau – SIMAH
Nusrath Mahamood, Director of Information Technology, ABR contracting
Khaled El Gakhlab, Head of Digital Innovation and Transformation, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)
Hassan Fahad Alhuwaimel, General Director of the General Department of Information Technology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Mohammad Mazhar Khan, Head of IT, Goldenside Trading & Mytable Company
Mujahid A Majeed, Head Of Information Technology, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Mohammed Alshehri, Chief Data Officer, Alamthal Financing Co.
Ibrahim Almatrafi, Chief Data Officer, General Presidency of The Commission For Promotion Of Virtue And Prevention Of Vice
Fahad Ibrahim Almoqhim, CIO, Saudi Accreditation Center
Hazim Al Ahmadi, IT Executive Director, Savola Foods Company
Ahmed Ali Larik, Head of IT Demand & Delivery and PMO, EMKAN
Mashari AlMusad, Chief Information Officer, Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Wissam Al Adany, Chief Information Officer, ADES Arabia Holding
Saleh Al-Anbar, Senior Director Information Technology, Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority
Yasir Alnasrallah, Head of Cyber Security & IT internal audit, Confidential Government
Ahmed Umar Ali, Director IT, Morni KSA
Afnan A. Chowdhury, Director of IT, Al Ahsa Health Cluster
Aijaz Regoo, CTO, MIS Forward
Abdulaziz Alshehri, Cyber Security Director, Jasara PMC
Azwar Shah, Head of IT, Noon
Naif Saud Alharbi, Head of Information Technology, Sudair Pharmaceutical Company (SPC)
Faisal Khashouf, Regional CIO Middle East & Africa, Hitachi Energy
Dr.Sampath Dhamodaran, Ph.D., General Manager, Design & Development, IT DBS Bank
Mohammad Hazazi, Director of IT Governance & Portfolio Management, Riyadh First Health Cluster
Omar Al Wakeel, Group Director of Information Technology, Al Hokair Group
Fouad Mohamed, Head of Regional IT services-MENA Alshaya Group
Mohammed Alsaqer, Chief Information Security Officer, King Khalid University
Priyan Meledath, Head of IT, Amlak International Finance Company
Muhammad Ali, Head of IT, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC
Ghada Alshammari, Chief Information Security Officer, Alraedah
Eslam Taha, Head of Digital Channels Development, Riyadh Airports Company
Abdulrazzak Hussain, Vice President ICT, Olayan Group
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 DT 100 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 DT 100 magazine will take place during the highly anticipated 23rd Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit. The summit is scheduled for August 23 and 24 at the prestigious VOCO Riyadh.
The Digital Transformation Summit 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 DT 100, 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.”
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