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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