Strategic Technology & Commercial Executive
SVP Strategy & Technology at Sofigility | PhD Candidate in AI Governance, SCM University Malta
Beirut, Lebanon · EMEA Region
Transformational C-suite leader with 25+ years driving exponential growth and enterprise value across EMEA. Specialized in scaling technology businesses within AI, Cloud, Data Center, SaaS, and Cybersecurity — delivering 250% revenue growth while ensuring operational excellence, governance, and scalability across complex environments.
As SVP Strategy & Technology at Sofigility and formerly VP at DETASAD KSA & MENA (Deutsche Telekom Group), directed portfolios exceeding 300M SAR, positioning organizations as trusted partners for Saudi Arabia's mega-projects including NEOM and Red Sea Development. Recognized for engaging boards, investors, and government stakeholders to align operations with long-term strategic vision. PhD Candidate in AI Governance — conducting doctoral research on AI Sovereignty, Governance Maturity, and Policy-Practice Alignment in the GCC/MENA at SCM University Malta.
Primary Focus: GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman) and broader MENA region (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon)
Experience: Strategy advisory, board engagement, government entity alignment, regulatory landscape navigation, institutional development across technology and governance domains.
Current research focuses on AI Governance Maturity Frameworks in GCC/MENA, digital sovereignty, responsible AI adoption, and institutional alignment for emerging technologies in developing governance contexts.