Celebrating The Winners of the Digital Transformation Summit Abu Dhabi 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:

Ali Alhammadi, Analytics & Data Science Section Head, Department of Government Enablement

George Yacoub, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Walid Elsahar, Director Of Information Technology, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)

Abdalla Al Ali, Director IT and Innovation, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Jacob Mathew, Head of IT, Government Entity

Shanaka Perera, Head of IT, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

Fayid Kadambodan, Assistant Director - Enterprise Solutions - Digital, Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority

Mohamed Al Katheeri, Vice President Digital, ADNOC Group

Linoy Kidd, GBM MENAT CIO, HSBC Dubai

Chenthil Kumar, Head of Digital Transformation, Red Sea International - RSI, Dubai

Lenish Kannan, CIO, Western International Group

Siddharth Saxena, CTO, Vision Bank Dubai

Shivendra Saxena, Chief Information Security Officer, Emeritus

Hiren Desai, Director of IT, Canadian Specialist Hospital United Arab Emirates

Shirish Gupta, Senior Director - Data Science, Emirates NBD

Ali Katkhada, Group CIO, Depa United Group

Bejesh Pereira, Group Head of IT, Scope Investment

Imran Kannuti, Head, Operations Digitalization & Transformation, Banque Misr UAE

Ali Ibrahim Al Kaf Alhashmi, Vice President – Cyber Security and Technology, Mubadala Investment

Gyan Prakash Srivastava, CDO || Head of Data & Analytics, Data Governance, Finance Reporting Tech, Mashreq Bank Dubai

Nitin Bhandari, SVP & Head of Payit Digital Wallet, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

Srinivas Valluri, Senior Digital Transformation, Family Development Foundation

Mubarik Hussain, IT Director, Distinguished Real Estate

Bhawna Sajnani, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, GEMS Legacy School - Primary & Middle School

Umesh Moolchandani, Chief Information Officer, Bin Dasmal Group

Syed Ali Naqvi, Head of Technology - UAE Expansion, Revolut, Dubai

Sreedhar Suragouni, CIO, Sukoon Insurance

Hemen Khatri, Head of IT, Salama Insurance

Obaid Ahmed, Head of - System Management and IT Strategy, Sharjah Islamic Bank

Jayakumar Ganesan, Head of Service, Digital Platforms, First Abu Dhabi Bank

Saju Sivaji, VP / Enterprise Security Architect, RAKBANK

Luqman Kondeth, Director, Campus Technology Security Services, New York University Abu Dhabi

Ahmed Fayez, Associate Director - Digital Experiences, Dubai Holding, Dubai

Dr. Shijin Prasad R.S, Director of Information Technology, Cure Medical Centers & Pharmacy, Al Nokhba Medical Center

Seif Aldin Abdulkarim, Group IT Head, Amina Health Group

Abdulrahman Khaiwi, Head of IT Department, Emirates National Schools

Naushad Mohammed, Director - IT, Reem Hospital

Ahmed Farah, Head of IT, Skyline International Group

Ajith Cyriac Mathew, Associate Director Information Technology, Aldar Estates

Sher Ali, Associate Director - Data and AI, Majid Al Futtaim

Arvind Gaba, Head of IT || Deputy General Manager, Sharaf DG

Ahmed Al Ahmed, Executive IT Leader & Digital Transformation Strategist / CIO, Nakheel

Fady Sleiman, Group Chief Information and Digital Officer, Albawani Holding

Maher Al Kaabi, Advisor to Group Chairman & Independent Board Member, Alserkal Group Dubai

Rexi Abraham, Head of Information Technology, Dubai Holding

Mohamed Gamal Abdelmaksou, Chief Technology Officer, Pulse Holdings Group

Aliasgar Bohari, Senior Director Information Technology, Zulekha Hospital

Mohammed H. AlAbbadi, Group CISO, Fertiglobe

Shivathanoo Pillai, Head of Digital Transformation Delivery, Edge Group PJSC

Georges de Moura, Group Vice President & CISO, EDGE Group

Husam Mahmoud, Vice President - IT, Abu Dhabi National Hotels

Haytham Mabrouk, Head of IT, Alcon Services AG - Dubai HQ

Tamer Hamed, Chief Information Officer, Dubai Cable Company - Ducab

Ahmad Hafez, Corporate Director IT, Jannah Hotels & Resorts

Carly Abbott, VP IT Product and Delivery, Emirates Group

Mohamad Al Agha, Director – Digital & Smart Solutions, Abu Dhabi Ports Group

Haris Basheer, Director of IT, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Mohammad Qatash, Corporate Associate Director IT, Aldar Hospitality

Nisha Rani, Chief Information Security Officer, Emirates Leisure Retail

Srinivasa Narasimhaiah, IT Director, Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical

Sanjay Sharma, Chief Technology Officer, Orascom Hotels Management

Vikalp Shrivastava, VP Technology and Security, Kerzner International

Prabhakar Posam, Group Chief Information Officer, Transworld Group of Companies

Ramkumar Valliappan, Cluster Director of IT, Marriott International

Riasat Ali, Group Head of IT, RAK PORTS

Arun Kumar Mohta, Group IT Head, FJ Group

Sourabh Shukla, Head IT PMO, AW Rostamani Group

Abdulrahman Albarguthi, Sr. Director Digital & Technology Partnerships, Agthia PJSC

Abdul Aziz AlMarzooqi, Sr. Vice President - Information Technology, Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL)

Sheikh Muhammad Hafeez, Director IT, MENA, Del Monte Foods UAE

Sri Lakshmi, Group Chief Information Officer, Switz Group

Ehtisham Syed, Executive Director IT, Falconpack

Goutam Pudota, Director - Global Infrastructure & Information Security, IFFCO Group

Chacko Varkey, Group IT Head, Dubai Auto Gallery LLC

Amal Al Khadra, Head of Digital Transformation, Elite Group Holding

Manish Agarwal, Chief Information Officer, M.H. Enterprises L.L.C

Prasad Sali, Head of IT MENA & Asia - Digital Strategic Initiatives, LIBERTY Steel Group | GFG Alliance UAE

Ouhichi Rami, Cluster Director of Information Technology, Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC

Reem J, IT Regional Director - Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Pakistan, Abbott

Dr. Mallikarjuna Ramanujaiah, Head of IT Department, ART Fertility Clinics

Sarfaraz Muneer, Vice President Cyber Security Assurance, Mubadala

Vishal Kapil, Group CTO, Mair Group

Neha Powar, AVP - Digital Transformation, Citi

Shaytel Patel, Group SVP Technology & Cyber Audit, DP World

Gigi Mathew Thomas, Group Director - IT & Digital Transformation, Ittihad International Investment LLC

Vippon Kumar, Regional IT Director, Plaza Premium Group

Mohit Duggar, Director of Information Technology, Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Bassem Al-Wazir, Group Director of Information Technology, National Food Products Company (NFPC), UAE

Mihaela Alexe, Chief Information Officer, Mars Snacking Middle East & Africa

Michael Vessey, Chief Data Officer, Central Bank of The UAE

Ashish Pandey, Head IT Aster Retail / CIO Aster Pharmacy, Aster Retail and Aster Pharmacy

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.