Celebrating The Winners of the Digital Transformation Summit Abu Dhabi 2025

Physical Conference on 29th & 30th April, 2025, Sheraton Hotel & Resorts, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 21st April,2025:

The Digital Transformation Summit Abu Dhabi 2025 proudly recognizes and congratulates the top minds driving innovation, transformation, and technological advancement across the region. This year’s winners have demonstrated exceptional leadership in reshaping the digital landscape of their respective industries, setting new benchmarks for excellence.

We are thrilled to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of the following individuals:

1. Ali Alhammadi, Analytics & Data Science Section Head, Department of Government Enablement
2. George Yacoub, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Department of Health Abu Dhabi
3. Walid Elsahar, Director Of Information Technology, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
4. Abdalla Al Ali, Director IT and Innovation, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
5. Jacob Mathew, Head of IT, Government Entity
6. Shanaka Perera, Head of IT, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
7. Fayid Kadambodan, Assistant Director – Enterprise Solutions – Digital, Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority
8. Mohamed Al Katheeri, Vice President Digital, ADNOC Group
9. Linoy Kidd, GBM MENAT CIO, HSBC Dubai
10. Chenthil Kumar, Head of Digital Transformation, Red Sea International – RSI, Dubai
11. Lenish Kannan, CIO, Western International Group
12. Siddharth Saxena, CTO, Vision Bank Dubai
13. Shivendra Saxena, Chief Information Security Officer, Emeritus
14. Hiren Desai, Director of IT, Canadian Specialist Hospital United Arab Emirates
15. Shirish Gupta, Senior Director – Data Science, Emirates NBD
16. Ali Katkhada, Group CIO, Depa United Group
17. Bejesh Pereira, Group Head of IT, Scope Investment
18. Imran Kannuti, Head, Operations Digitalization & Transformation, Banque Misr UAE
19. Ali Ibrahim Al Kaf Alhashmi, Vice President – Cyber Security and Technology, Mubadala Investment
20. Gyan Prakash Srivastava, CDO || Head of Data & Analytics, Data Governance, Finance Reporting Tech, Mashreq Bank Dubai
21. Nitin Bhandari, SVP & Head of Payit Digital Wallet, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
22. Srinivas Valluri, Senior Digital Transformation, Family Development Foundation
23. Mubarik Hussain, IT Director, Distinguished Real Estate
24. Bhawna Sajnani, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, GEMS Legacy School – Primary & Middle School
25. Umesh Moolchandani, Chief Information Officer, Bin Dasmal Group
26. Syed Ali Naqvi, Head of Technology – UAE Expansion, Revolut, Dubai
27. Sreedhar Suragouni, CIO, Sukoon Insurance
28. Hemen Khatri, Head of IT, Salama Insurance
29. Obaid Ahmed, Head of – System Management and IT Strategy, Sharjah Islamic Bank
30. Jayakumar Ganesan, Head of Service, Digital Platforms, First Abu Dhabi Bank
31. Saju Sivaji, VP / Enterprise Security Architect, RAKBANK
32. Luqman Kondeth, Director, Campus Technology Security Services, New York University Abu Dhabi
33. Ahmed Fayez, Associate Director – Digital Experiences, Dubai Holding, Dubai
34. Dr. Shijin Prasad R.S, Director of Information Technology, Cure Medical Centers & Pharmacy, Al Nokhba Medical Center
35. Seif Aldin Abdulkarim, Group IT Head, Amina Health Group
36. Abdulrahman Khaiwi, Head of IT Department, Emirates National Schools
37. Naushad Mohammed, Director – IT, Reem Hospital
38. Ahmed Farah, Head of IT, Skyline International Group
39. Ajith Cyriac Mathew, Associate Director Information Technology, Aldar Estates
40. Sher Ali, Associate Director – Data and AI, Majid Al Futtaim
41. Arvind Gaba, Head of IT || Deputy General Manager, Sharaf DG
42. Ahmed Al Ahmed, Executive IT Leader & Digital Transformation Strategist / CIO, Nakheel
43. Fady Sleiman, Group Chief Information and Digital Officer, Albawani Holding
44. Maher Al Kaabi, Advisor to Group Chairman & Independent Board Member, Alserkal Group Dubai
45. Rexi Abraham, Head of Information Technology, Dubai Holding
46. Mohamed Gamal Abdelmaksou, Chief Technology Officer, Pulse Holdings Group
47. Aliasgar Bohari, Senior Director Information Technology, Zulekha Hospital
48. Mohammed H. AlAbbadi, Group CISO, Fertiglobe
49. Shivathanoo Pillai, Head of Digital Transformation Delivery, Edge Group PJSC
50. Georges de Moura, Group Vice President & CISO, EDGE Group
51. Husam Mahmoud, Vice President – IT, Abu Dhabi National Hotels
52. Haytham Mabrouk, Head of IT, Alcon Services AG – Dubai HQ
53. Tamer Hamed, Chief Information Officer, Dubai Cable Company – Ducab
54. Ahmad Hafez, Corporate Director IT, Jannah Hotels & Resorts
55. Carly Abbott, VP IT Product and Delivery, Emirates Group
56. Mohamad Al Agha, Director – Digital & Smart Solutions, Abu Dhabi Ports Group
57. Haris Basheer, Director of IT, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
58. Mohammad Qatash, Corporate Associate Director IT, Aldar Hospitality
59. Nisha Rani, Chief Information Security Officer, Emirates Leisure Retail
60. Srinivasa Narasimhaiah, IT Director, Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical
61. Sanjay Sharma, Chief Technology Officer, Orascom Hotels Management
62. Vikalp Shrivastava, VP Technology and Security, Kerzner International
63. Prabhakar Posam, Group Chief Information Officer, Transworld Group of Companies
64. Ramkumar Valliappan, Cluster Director of IT, Marriott International
65. Riasat Ali, Group Head of IT, RAK PORTS
66. Arun Kumar Mohta, Group IT Head, FJ Group
67. Sourabh Shukla, Head IT PMO, AW Rostamani Group
68. Abdulrahman Albarguthi, Sr. Director Digital & Technology Partnerships, Agthia PJSC
69. Abdul Aziz AlMarzooqi, Sr. Vice President – Information Technology, Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL)
70. Sheikh Muhammad Hafeez, Director IT, MENA, Del Monte Foods UAE
71. Sri Lakshmi, Group Chief Information Officer, Switz Group
72. Ehtisham Syed, Executive Director IT, Falconpack
73. Goutam Pudota, Director – Global Infrastructure & Information Security, IFFCO Group
74. Chacko Varkey, Group IT Head, Dubai Auto Gallery LLC
75. Amal Al Khadra, Head of Digital Transformation, Elite Group Holding
76. Manish Agarwal, Chief Information Officer, M.H. Enterprises L.L.C
77. Prasad Sali, Head of IT MENA & Asia – Digital Strategic Initiatives, LIBERTY Steel Group | GFG Alliance UAE
78. Ouhichi Rami, Cluster Director of Information Technology, Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC
79. Reem J, IT Regional Director – Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Pakistan, Abbott
80. Dr. Mallikarjuna Ramanujaiah, Head of IT Department, ART Fertility Clinics
81. Sarfaraz Muneer, Vice President Cyber Security Assurance, Mubadala
82. Vishal Kapil, Group CTO, Mair Group
83. Neha Powar, AVP – Digital Transformation, Citi
84. Shaytel Patel, Group SVP Technology & Cyber Audit, DP World
85. Gigi Mathew Thomas, Group Director – IT & Digital Transformation, Ittihad International Investment LLC
86. Vippon Kumar, Regional IT Director, Plaza Premium Group
87. Mohit Duggar, Director of Information Technology, Millennium Hotels & Resorts
88. Bassem Al-Wazir, Group Director of Information Technology, National Food Products Company (NFPC), UAE
89. Mihaela Alexe, Chief Information Officer, Mars Snacking Middle East & Africa
90. Michael Vessey, Chief Data Officer, Central Bank of The UAE
91. Ashish Pandey, Head IT Aster Retail / CIO Aster Pharmacy, Aster Retail and Aster Pharmacy
92. Mario Foster, Group Chief Information Officer, Al Ghurair Group

We extend our warmest congratulations to each winner for their remarkable achievements. Their visionary leadership and transformative initiatives have contributed immensely to the UAE’s digital ecosystem.

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