Bashar Kilani is a highly regarded technology executive, consultant, and thought leader with decades of experience. He has worked with top-tier consulting firms, advising blue-chip multinationals and governments in the Middle East and North Africa and leading critical infrastructure, immersive experience, digital economy, and other major projects. He is also a public speaker on the world stage.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 30 years’ experience in technology including global executive, consulting, and board roles
- In-depth technology expertise, specialising in new and emerging technologies including AI, ML, IoT, metaverse, and cloud
- Track record of leading large-scale projects in critical infrastructure, immersive experience, the digital economy, digital transformation, turnaround management, and international expansion
- Public speaker with engagements at high-profile events such as the World Economic Forum, World Government Summit, Dubai Metaverse Assembly, Middle East Banking Summit, Expo 2020, and Investopia
- Fluent in Arabic, English, and German
Business Expertise
- Managing Director, Growth Markets at a major global professional services consultancy specialising in IT; focused on the digital economy, metaverse, cloud, AI, ML, and IoT
- Region Executive, Gulf & Levant at IBM, based in Dubai; promoted to de facto regional CEO with P&L across software, hardware, and consulting; held various roles during 25+ years with the company, including Business Unit Executive, Software; Software Group Manager, Middle East, Egypt & Pakistan; and earlier roles in technical consulting in the UK, Germany, and US
Sector Expertise
- Technology
- Digital
- Fintech
- AI and Software
- Telecoms
- Government Affairs
- Professional Services
- Consulting
Education & Certifications
- MBA from Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK
- Master’s degree (MSc) in Computer Engineering from University of Surrey, UK
- Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in electrical engineering from University of Jordan
Affiliations & Awards
- Vice Chairman, Jordan Business Council - Dubai & Northern Emirates
- Advisory Board Member, Chamber for Digital Economy, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Advisory Board Member, Dubai Future Council for Healthcare & Wellbeing, Dubai Future Foundation
- Advisory Board Member, Digital AI Ethics Board, Digital Dubai
- Advisory Board Member, Blockchain Council, Dubai
- Jury Member, Dubai 10x
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