Orchestrating AI: Governance, Identity, and Compliance in 2026

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

Over the past 27 years, I’ve led major business and technology transformation projects across industries such as banking, financial services, wealth management, telecommunications, and enterprise IT. I’ve worked with global organizations such as Franklin Templeton, Wells Fargo, Bank Muscat, Al Ahli Bank, Verizon, Dell, and other multinational companies—managing complex, multi-million-dollar programs that spanned multiple regions.

My main areas of expertise include enterprise program and project management, PMO leadership, digital transformation, AI-driven delivery, identity and access management (IAM), cloud transformation, and operational improvement. I’ve guided cross-functional teams in delivering a wide range of enterprise platforms, including Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint Identity Governance, ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics 365, cloud modernization projects, data platforms, and business transformations powered by AI.

What I’ve learned is that successful transformation leadership isn’t just about delivering technology projects on time. It’s about aligning technology investments with real business outcomes, strong governance, regulatory compliance, cyber resilience, and long-term value for the organization. More recently, my passion has been helping companies adopt AI responsibly ensuring that innovation goes hand in hand with robust governance, greater efficiency, and smarter …