Abdulla Ishaq is General Manager for GBM Bahrain, the Bahrain-based division of Gulf Business Machines (GBM), and is responsible for the growth of the business in the Bahraini market.

Ishaq has overseen GBM Bahrain’s evolution into a world-class IT consultancy business that also offers the widest range of cutting-edge technology and networking solutions, design, integration planning, as well as capacity planning for future growth. His leadership has given GBM Bahrain the platform to retain long-term, high-profile customers in Bahrain’s public and private sector, as well as verticals such as banking, telecommunications, manufacturing, oil and gas and SMEs.

Abdulla joined GBM Bahrain at its inception in 1990. Since then he has held a number of positions in the company before taking the helm as Country General Manager [2001] for Bahrain.

Hani Nofal is an ICT executive with more than 25 years of industry and leadership experience in the region. He held several roles in global organizations including Digital Equipment Corporation, Compaq, 3Com and Cisco Systems.

Hani joined GBM in January 2012. Since then, he’s been part of the executive team and currently leads GBM’s Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security business across the Gulf and Pakistan. He’s responsible for the development of regional and global alliances delivering solutions that support organizations to realize their digital transformation agendas and protect them from cyber threats.

Prior to joining GBM, Hani was Cisco’s Senior Regional Manager. During his tenure at Cisco, Hani supported the company’s rapid growth and expansion in the UAE and Gulf and was responsible for several strategic successes in the region, achieving significant agreements and milestones.

Tarek is the Architect and CEO of Coordinates - A leading Cybersecurity Managed Detection & Response firm in the Middle East, now part of GBM.

Powered by machine learning, automation & orchestration, Cor, Coordinates' platform enables the seamless integration of any technology to provide defense-grade services to enterprises of all sizes.

The company platform enables Automation and Orchestration of the entire cybersecurity lifecycle across Monitoring, Detection, Response & Remediation.

Between 2004 and 2014, Tarek was the Managing Director at Cisco, where he led the strategic direction, investment, and overall execution of Cisco's total business in the region.

Before Cisco, Tarek had a career with Schlumberger and 3Com in various executive leadership roles.

Tarek has been voted twice as the top Networking and Communication Executive in MENA and MENA's 6th most powerful technology executive.

Qusay Raghib is a Cybersecurity Sales Consultant focusing on the gulf region while supporting clients across all industries protecting their digital assets and enhance their security practice. Prior to that, Qusay worked as Data Protection and Identity and Access Management advisor for the financial sector.

Kalle Björn is the Senior Director of Systems Engineering for Middle East with Fortinet, a global leader and innovator in Network Security. He started his career in Helsinki, Finland with Stonesoft Corp. where he held several positions from 2000 to 2005 including Network Security Specialist in Finland and China, Presales Consultant in Switzerland and the Middle East region.

Björn has acquired significant international experience in networking security and has vast knowledge of technical requirements for security solutions for enterprise and TELCO customers.

Waseem Youssef, Systems Engineering Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Palo Alto Networks. He oversees the Company’s technical team and manages the field engagement with key clients and partners across the region.