Suhail Shaker

Background

About Suhail Shaker

I am a Digital & Technology Leader with 25+ years of international experience spanning North America and the GCC. Over my career, I have helped banks, governments, telecoms, and enterprises transform digitally, scale operations, and adopt emerging technologies.I specialize in leading large-scale transformations, building and scaling practices, and driving growth across complex markets. At Dell, I grew the CEEMETA consulting business by 400% and expanded operations into Africa and Eastern Europe. At KPMG, I lead the delivery of the national cybersecurity response frame work in Qatar in preparation for the Fifa 2022 world cup. At IBM, I managed the delivery of Mawared project, the largest government wide HCM project in Qatar, aligned with Qatar’s Vision 2030. Earlier in my career, I co-founded Industry Labs and closed $10M+ in digital projects, and at Rogers Canada, I reduced IT costs by 35–70% through strategic architectural changes.My expertise covers Digital Transformation, Cloud, AI, Cybersecurity, and Technology Governance — with a proven ability to bridge CxO-level strategy with operational execution. I thrive on building high-performing teams, driving P&L growth, and helping organizations across the GCC achieve sustainable digital success.Specialties:Digital Transformation | AI & Emerging Tech | Cloud & Cybersecurity | Consulting & Advisory | GCC Market Growth | P&L & Practice Leadership | Large-Scale Program Delivery | Technology Governance