DT 100: Saudi Arabia’s top 100 visionary leaders driving digital transformation

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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