GEC NEWS WIREThe World CIO 200 Summit Qatar edition held on 14th August at Dusit Doha, Qatar was an incredible gathering of tech enthusiasts, industry experts, and visionaries, all came together to explore the latest trends and innovations in the world of Information Technology. The summit showcased some of the most groundbreaking innovations in the IT landscape.
Attendees and keynote speakers were welcomed by Jai Kumar, Project Specialist, GEC Media Group. He shared the aim of The World CIO 200 Summit which identifies the latest trends in the IT industry and recognizes like-minded technology heads and their groundbreaking innovations in the IT landscape.
The event followed the theme of ‘Rise of the power’. The World CIO 200 2023 roadshow is designed to help IT leaders develop and enhance the qualities of leadership, power, vision and focus. Renowned thought leaders and industry experts made the event thought-provoking and inspirational, shedding light on the challenges faced by the industry through the panel discussions and speaking sessions.
Sriram Ganeshan, Associate Director EMEA, Kissflow spoke about the growing importance of technologies that have the potential to reshape industries and improve lives. Venkatesh Mahadevan, Founding Member, CAAS, addressed the delegates at the Qatar edition of the World CIO 200 Summit 2023 and spoke about the amazing journey and vision of CAAS, since its launch in Bangkok in 2022.
Panel Discussion: Rise of the Power
Magdy Mansour, GM IT, Senyar (Doha Cables)
Ali Awkal, Director of Information Technology, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Nagi Reddy Bommareddy, ERP Program Manager & IT Manager, Q Ceramic/Uniceramic Qatar
Moderated by: Chander Raina, Head of IT&T, Grand Regency Doha
Rapid Fire Session: Leadership Dos & Don’ts
Kashif Fateh Dad, Al Faisal Holding, CIO
Muhammad Qasim, Head of Information Technology, Lals Group
Moderated by: Kishore Chawla, Head of IT & InfoSec Audit, Commercial Bank of Qatar
Global CIO Forum honored the winners of The World CIO 200 Awards for their unwavering commitment and contribution to the industry.
| NAME | ORGANIZATION | DESIGNATION |
| Hamdan Merchant | GWC Logistics | Senior Director Innovation IT and Business Process Improvement |
| Mohammad Zaid Alkilani | Al Koot | CIO |
| Ali Awkal | Hilton | IT Director |
| Nagi Reddy Bommareddy | Q Ceramic/Uniceramic Qatar | IT Manager/ERP Program Manager |
| Abeer Al-Hajri | Public Works Authority Ashghal | CIO |
| Ghazwan Alwahaib | Qatar Steel | Head of IT Infrastructure and Operation |
| Muhammad Qasim | Lals Group | Head of IT |
| Magdy Ahmed | Doha Cables | GM-IT |
| Amir Mahmood | Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co (Toyota Qatar) | Director Information Technology |
| Firas Khalil | Baladna Food Industries | IT Director |
| Albert Sayapov | QIC Group Business Development | IT Manager |
| Aijazur Rahman Quraishi Mohammed | Public Works Authority – ASHGHAL |
Information Technology Expert – IT Projects (Enterprise Applications Databases)
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| Kashif Fateh Dad | Al Faisal Holding | CIO |
| Muhammad Yasir Khan | Qatar Gas Transport Company – Nakilat | Head of IT Infracture |
| Ligesh Gopi | Marriott International (Le Royal Meridien Doha Agora Doha and Qabila Doha) | Multi-Property Director of IT |
| Dharmapal Wankhede | Msheireb Properties | Chief Technology Officer |
| Imthiyas Palapra | Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts | Cluster IT Manger |
| Jemar Importante | Elite Medical Center | IT Administrator |
| Khalid Kofahi | Alfardan Properties | Head Of IT |
| Nasser Alawad | Elegancia Healthcare | Cluster Director – IT Healthcare |
| Chander Raina | Grand Regency Doha | Head of IT&T |
| Pasantha Walpola | Four Points By Sheraton Doha | Cluster Manager IT |
| Mohammed Feroz KHAN | TotalEnergies | Head of IT Security Compliance & Projects |
| Majd Shoshara | Power International Holding | Senior IT Business Partner |
| Radhakrishnan Mahalingam | Finan square | Enterprise Strategic Architect |
| Rakesh Gohil | Darwish Holding | CIO |
| Mubaraq Muhammad Tharamal | Communications Regulation Authority | Technical Project Manager |
| Abdulla Al-Yafei | Qatar Public Relation | CIO Acting CEO |
| John Mankarios | QInvest LLC | IT Vice President |
| Mohamed Al Aatheef | Private Royal Palace | IT Administrator |
| Saheem Mohammed Ibrahim | Doha Bank | Head of IT Governance & Service Management |
| Najmul Haque Ansari | Head of IT PMO | Public Works Authority ‘Ashgal’ |
| Aladdin Saqer | McDonald’s Qatar | Head of Technology |
The platinum partner, Kissflow played a pivotal role in making The World CIO 200 Summit Qatar edition a resounding success. The roadshow will continue in the remaining countries and will culminate in a grand finale at Baku, Azerbaijan from 17th to 19th September.
