Meet Ijlal Jafri, Group CIO of Martin Dow, one of Pakistan’s largest pharmaceutical groups with operations across 17 countries. With over 25 years of experience in leading IT strategy and transformation for global pharmaceutical enterprises, Ijlal brings a deep perspective on how technology is reshaping the industry.
In this exclusive conversation, he shares:
Martin Dow’s AI strategy, built on four key pillars: efficiency, productivity, customer engagement, and ethics
Why inclusive collaboration with industry partners like SAP, Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft is central to their digital journey
The importance of reskilling and upskilling the workforce to make them future-ready in an AI-first world
How AI is becoming the “new operating system” for running businesses, driving growth, and enabling global expansion
After an extraordinary 50-country roadshow celebrating the world’s most influential technology leaders, the World CIO 200 Summit arrives at its majestic Grand Finale in Egypt — a land rich in history, innovation, and vision. This prestigious edition brings together global CIOs, tech innovators, government leaders, and global change-makers for a once-in-a-decade celebration of excellence.
In its 10th year, the World CIO 200 Summit has become more than a platform — it is a powerful global community that recognizes, connects, and inspires the people leading the digital future. The Egypt Finale is the ultimate gathering to honor the region’s most impactful IT leaders, unveil transformative technologies, and spark conversations that shape what’s next.
