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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Dr. Ibraheem Sheerah
Chief Transformation Officer, Saudi Arabian Airlines HoldingDr. Ibraheem Sheerah is a distinguished transformation executive, board director, and strategic leadership expert, currently serving as the Chief Transformation Officer at Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding. In this role, he leads the Group’s enterprise-wide transformation agenda across a diverse portfolio of companies, including Saudia Air Transport, Flyadeel, Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (Saudia Technic), Saudia Cargo, Saudia Logistics (SAL), Saudia Ground Services (SGS), Prince Sultan Aviation Academy (Saudia Academy), and Saudia Private Aviation.With over 24 years of experience, Dr. Sheerah has built a robust career specializing in strategy formulation, translation, execution, and realization across industries critical to national development. He began his journey in 2000 as an engineer before progressing into leadership roles where he successfully crafted strategic visions, translated them into operational roadmaps, mobilized organizations for disciplined execution, and ensured measurable impact. His professional path includes contributions to major entities such as Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) — a SAMI subsidiary — and the Saudi Railways Company (SAR) under the Public Investment Fund (PIF), working across both domestic and international markets.
Chief Transformation Officer
Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding
Adel Thuwayi
Chief Technology Officer,GIG Saudi ArabiaAdel Thuwayi is an accomplished Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with over a decade of experience leading large scale digital transformation across the fintech, insurance, and financial services sectors. Currently heading Technology at Gulf Insurance Group, Adel has successfully modernized complex legacy environments into secure, agile, and customer-centric digital ecosystems.Throughout his career, Adel has led and delivered multiple enterprise wide digital transformation programs, including core system modernization, end to end digital platforms, process automation initiatives, advanced data and analytics solutions, and AI-enabled business applications. These initiatives have significantly improved operational efficiency, customer experience, time-to-market, and regulatory compliance.A strong proponent of cloud first and cloud smart strategies, Adel has spearheaded the adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, enabling scalable infrastructure, improved resilience, and optimized cost models. His cloud initiatives include application modernization, containerization, API-led integration, DevSecOps enablement, and the establishment of secure cloud governance frameworks aligned with regional regulatory and data-residency requirements. These efforts have played a key role in modernizing the IT landscape and positioning technology as a strategic business enabler.
Chief Technology Officer
GIG Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Alshargi
Chief Technology Officer, TawuniyaWith over 17 years of diverse experience, Abdullah Al-Sharqi is a highly accomplished professional known for spearheading and directing multi-billion SAR transformation programs and organizations across various sectors. His expertise spans private Health Insurance, Digital, Real Estate, Housing, Education, and Telecom, making significant contributions to both government and private sectors. In the realm of national initiatives, Abdullah has successfully delivered major programs, including Nphies national insurance information exchange and Eskan housing program, valued at SAR 185 billion as part of Vision 2030. In the private sector, he founded Osimah, a tech company with a valuation of SAR 100 million, and established Alsharqi Avenue, a real estate business valued at SAR 60 million.
Abdullah is leading the digital transformation of Tawuniya, achieving SAR 14+ billion in Gross Written Premiums (GWP) through digital channels. As a key decision-maker on the Executive Committee, he oversees a team of 150+ professionals. He also led the setup of the national health insurance platform "nphies" through a PPP model with a SAR 4 billion investment. He spearheaded the digital transformation of CCHI, achieving a high rank in digital maturity within the health sector. Appointed by HE Majed AL-Hokail, Abdullah led the SAR 185 billion housing program, successfully implementing 66 initiatives across 16 government entities. He established strategic business units (SBUs) and Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to drive program initiatives.
Abdullah established the Project Management Office (PMO) department, implementing project management standardization. He managed portfolios, programs, and projects to achieve business goals and operational efficiency. Abdullah advised government and private entities on strategy development, financial management, and operations improvement. He led the rollout of new consulting services in the Middle East for the digital age.
Chief Technology Officer
Tawuniya
Richard Wiedenbeck
Chief AI Officer, Ameritas1
Chief AI Officer
Ameritas
Nosaibah Alrajhi
CEO & Board Member, Forus Financial, National Commitee for Investment and Finance Member, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and IndustryNosaibah Alrajhi is a visionary Saudi investment banker, fintech pioneer, and real estate developer redefining the intersection of finance, technology, and purpose-driven innovation. Known for her bold ideas and ability to turn vision into impact, she has become one of the most influential figures driving Saudi Arabia’s transformation under Vision 2030.With over a decade of experience leading innovation and digital transformation, Nosaibah founded Forus Invest, one of Saudi Arabia’s first licensed female-led financial technology firms, focused on alternative debt and SME financing. Her mission: to democratize access to finance, empower entrepreneurship, and redefine financial well-being for small and medium enterprises across the Kingdom.As a trailblazer in the fintech and banking industry, she built Forus into one of the largest technology-driven finance platforms in Saudi Arabia — a symbol of resilience, regulatory excellence, and digital empowerment. She has worked closely with the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) on key regulatory frameworks, influencing the evolution of the Kingdom’s fintech landscape and fostering new standards for ethical, transparent, and inclusive
CEO & Board Member, Forus Financial
National Commitee for Investment, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Adel Tash
Chief Executive Officer. King Abdullah Medical City, MakkahMr. Adel is a healthcare leader, strategist, and cardiothoracic surgeon committed to transforming healthcare delivery in Saudi Arabia and beyond. As CEO of King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah, he is driving the institution’s evolution into a quaternary, innovation-led medical center serving the Kingdom and the region.
He also serves as Director General of the National Heart Center at the Saudi Health Council and President of the Saudi Society of Cardiac Surgery, leading major national initiatives including the National ASCVD Risk Calculator, STEMI & ACS pathways, and the Heart Safe Kingdom program—each aligned with Vision 2030’s goals for a thriving, healthy society.
With deep expertise spanning high-risk cardiac surgery, minimally invasive procedures, digital health integration, and healthcare system transformation, he works closely with global partners to advance cardiac and oncologic care.
Chief Executive Officer
King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah
Alaa Moussawi, PhD
Chief Data Scientist, Legislative Division, New York City CouncilAlaa Moussawi serves as Chief Data Scientist for the New York City Council, where he leads a team of data scientists and a team of software engineers. Under his leadership, the data team helps shape legislative initiatives aimed at addressing the diverse needs of NYC's residents. Utilizing rigorous statistical and technological tools, they analyze a broad spectrum of issues pertinent to the city, ranging from pay equity to rats or school bus delays. The group serves to empower policymakers with insights to facilitate data-driven decision making, while emphasizing transparency and reproducibility in their models and research. On the other side of the aisle, the software engineering team designs and implements technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of org staff while reducing cognitive load. By leveraging efficient algorithms and NLP/AI models, they streamline user workflows/interfaces and automate complex tasks. Their solutions, developed exclusively with open-source technologies, are customized to the bespoke needs of the organization They include CRMs, workflow management suites, and various public/private websites for streamlining processes such as paperless hearings, data access through dashboards, voting platforms, and more.
Chief Data Scientist, Legislative Division
New York City Council
Abdullah Faisal Biary
Chief Information Security Officer, United Cooperative AssuranceEng. Abdullah Faisal Biary the Chief Information Security Officer for United Cooperative Assurance. Abdullah received his master’s degree from Washington D.C. at the well-recognized George Washington University majoring in Cyber Security. He has also been a key speaker in large events and has received awards recognized globally. During his career he has established the Cyber Security Department from the initiative, acquiring the key skilled staff as well as developed the cyber security utilizing the following 4 domains: Cyber Security Leadership & Governance, CS Risk Management & Compliance, CS Operations & Technology , CS 3rd party.
Chief Information Security Officer
United Cooperative Assurance
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