CXO

Celebrating ICT Trailblazers of the Middle East

The rapid advancement of cutting-edge technologies is intensifying competition across the ICT landscape, both locally and globally. As markets become more competitive, visionary leadership is crucial for growth and sustainability.

What is The Iconic CIO?

The Iconic CIO, curated by CXO Capital, brings together Middle East’s top tech leaders. This platform sparks dynamic discussions and offers insights into the latest technological trends in the ICT industry.

The event honours Chief Information Officers (CIOs) driving modernization and digital disruption across the region with the Iconic CIO recognition. These leaders are advancing innovation, setting new industry standards, and seizing emerging opportunities to fuel business growth. By showcasing their achievements, we foster a culture of excellence within the ICT sector.

What the platform offers

Showcase Innovations

Shed light on innovative tech products and services to influential leaders.

Direct Access

Engage with leading CIOs and digital leaders directly

Lead Generation

Discover new business opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Connect with peers, clients, and potential customers

Insightful Discussions

Gain firsthand insights into CIOs challenges and priorities

Increase Visibility

Boost your company’s profile in the tech ecosystem

Collaborate

Explore partnerships with leading organisations

Stay Ahead

Monitor market dynamics and emerging trends

Showcase Innovations

Shed light on innovative tech products and services to influential leaders.

Direct Access
Engage with leading CIOs and digital leaders directly
Lead Generation
Discover new business opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers, clients, and potential customers
Insightful Discussions

Gain firsthand insights into CIOs challenges and priorities

Increase Visibility

Boost your company’s profile in the tech ecosystem

Collaborate

Explore partnerships with leading organisations

Stay Ahead

Monitor market dynamics and emerging trends

Founder’s Message

The Iconic CIO brings together top CIOs from across the Middle East to discuss emerging technologies that drive economic transformation and empower businesses to make strategic decisions and enhance customer experiences.

The Iconic CIO recognition is a testament to the visionary leadership of CIOs and business leaders driving innovation and business transformation for their enterprise. In today’s dynamic digital environment, where technology is the driving force behind every business expansion and customer demands are constantly evolving, it’s crucial to engage with dynamic leaders who can navigate these roadmaps, drive business value and growth!

- Anoop Mathur, Founder, CXO Capital

CIO Nomination

Our unique algorithm determines leading CIOs based on comprehensive data from diverse sources.

Media Coverage

Exposure in business and
tech publications

Accolades

Awards, honours, and notable achievements

Industry Engagement

Participation in associations and professional groups

Social Media Impact

Evaluation of online influence

Peer Recognition

Votes from fellow CIOs

Vendor Recommendations

Endorsements from technology partners

Self-Assessment

CIOs’ key accomplishments over the past year

This 360-degree approach ensures a fair, data-driven selection process,
identifying the region’s most influential technology leaders.

Nominations for The Iconic CIO 2025
will commence soon

ICT Leaders

The Iconic CIO attracts the crème de la crème of technology leadership, bringing together an exclusive group of industry pioneers and tech luminaries shaping the digital future of the Middle East. These influential leaders are catalysts for transformation across industries, setting standards that resonate throughout the global tech landscape.

The ICONIC CIO Middle East Nomination Form 2024

Nominations Closed.

Registration

Congratulations to all the winners of THE ICONIC CIO 2024
Registrations “NOW Closed”

CIO Iconic Awards

Speakers 2024

Anoop Mathur

Founder

CXO Capital

Jayakumar Mohanachandran

Group Chief Information Officer

Buzeki Enterprises

Mayank Bhargava

Group CIO

Emaar

Meher Mirchandani

Author - Come Alive

Ramandeep Singh Virdi

CIO (Restaurants) Middle East and North Africa

Kuwait Food Company (Americana)

Veneeth Purushotaman

Group CIO

Aster DM Healthcare

Yahyah Pandor

CIDO

Fine Hygienic Holding

Anoop Mathur

Founder

CXO Capital

Jayakumar Mohanachandran

Group Chief Information Officer

Buzeki Enterprises

Mayank Bhargava

Group CIO

Emaar

Meher Mirchandani

Author - Come Alive

Ramandeep Singh Virdi

CIO (Restaurants) Middle East and North Africa

Kuwait Food Company (Americana)

Veneeth Purushotaman

Group CIO

Aster DM Healthcare

Yahyah Pandor

CIDO

Fine Hygienic Holding

Kathan Desai

Founder & COO

BugBase

Kaushal Shah

Regional Director

Perpetuuiti Technosoft

Prasenjeet Shahi

Co-Founder & COO

Karnival

Vaneet Mehta

Vice President & Regional Head - Middle East, Central Asia & Africa

Tata Communications

Premium Partners

Associate Partners

Partners 2024

Winners 2024

Srinivasan Sampath

Category : Banking

Company : First Abu Dhabi Bank

Ahmed Al Madani

Category : Chemical

Company : Horizontal Terminal

Amr Swilam

Category : Diversified Group

Company : Rawabi Holding Group

Filip Nekvinda

Category : Diversified Group

Company : Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises

Imad Taha

Category : Diversified Group

Company : Belhasa International

Kashif Fateh Dad

Category : Diversified Group

Company : Al Faisal Holding

Mayank Bhargava

Category : Diversified Group

Company : Emaar

Osama Mallah

Category : Diversified Group

Company : Sumou Holding

Shahood Siddiqui

Category : E-Commerce

Company : COFE App

Joseph Aninias

Category : Education

Company : Abu Dhabi University

George Akhras

Category : Education

Company : Academia Management Solutions International

Krishnan Gopi

Category : Education

Company : GEMS Education

Nawaf Abdulrahman

Category : Education

Company : Arabian Gulf University

Ali Katkhada

Category : Engineering

Company : Depa Group

Abdalla​​​​ Ahmed

Category : Government

Company : Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Dr. Faisal Al-Nasser

Category : FMCG

Company : Almarai

Veneeth Purushotaman

Category : Healthcare & Pharma

Company : Aster DM Healthcare

Naushad Mohammed

Category : Healthcare & Pharma

Company : VAMED

Mohammad M. Zaid Al Kilani

Category : Insurance

Company : Al Koot Insurance & Reinsurance

Kishore Sivaprakasam

Category : Insurance

Company : Al Wathba National Insurance Company

Sreedhar Suragouni

Category : Insurance

Company : Sukoon Insurance

Dr. Waheed Y. Khayyat

Category : Insurance

Company : United Cooperative Assurance

Mustansir Aziz

Category : Manufacturing

Company : Automech Group

Akhtar Ali

Category : Mining & Natural Resources

Company : Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation

Alessio Garofalo

Category : Real Estate

Company : NEOM Industrial City

Syed Fakruddin Albeez

Category : Real Estate

Company : King Abdullah Economic City

Sunil Nair

Category : Retail

Company : Cenomi Retail

Vishal Kapil

Category : Retail

Company : GMG

Irfan Ul Haq

Category : Transport & Logistics

Company : Warehousing & Logistics Services

Mohammed Ahteshamuddin

Category : Transport & Logistics

Company : flydubai

Sourav Sinha

Category : Transport & Logistics

Company : BEOND

Riasat Ali

Category : Transport & Logistics

Company : RAK Ports

Gaurav Kole

Category : Travel & Hospitality

Company : Leylaty Group

Feroz Khan

Category : Utilities

Company : TotalEnergies

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