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Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024

Join us for the 6th edition from 1 - 3 October 2024 at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) and make the right connections.

Conference Speakers

Future Security Summit Speakers

Abdulmalik AbuTayli

Abdulmalik AbuTayli
Abdulmalik AbuTayli, Safety and Security Specialist, Diriyah Company

Abdulmalik Abu Tayli is a Safety and Security Specialist with a proven track record of excellence in ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets. Currently serving as a Safety and Security Specialist at Diriyah Company, Abdulmalik has been an integral part of the team since October 2022.

With a deep commitment to professional development, Abdulmalik holds an advanced certificate in Security Risk Management. Abdulmalik's hands-on experience extends to conducting comprehensive design reviews focused on enhancing security measures across various operational environments

Abdul Fahl

Abdul Fahl
Abdul Fahl, TTMS (Gulf) Director, TT Club Insurance

Abdul has been with TT Club since January 2013 initially in the London office before relocating to TTMS (Gulf) office in Dubai in August 2020. Prior to TT Club, Abdul worked as an Insurance and Claims Manager for a CMA-CGM subsidiary in London. Abdul hold master degrees in Marine Policy as well as in Maritime Law from Cardiff University and Swansea University respectively. His focus since 2013 has been on the ports and terminals, freight forwarding, multimodal logistics and container shipping industries

Arwa Alhamad

Arwa Alhamad
Arwa Alhamad, Data and Cybersecurity Director, Confidential

Arwa Alhamad is a Data & Cybersecurity executive. She has 15+ years of experience in the field of cybersecurity, specializing in governance, risk, and compliance. Throughout her career, she has successfully established Five departments from ground zero. Her experience spans local and global organizations in various industries. In addition to that, she is an active cybersecurity advocate, speaker, and advisory board member of several non-profit associations and educational institutes. She received her master’s degree in security in computing from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia and her Global Executive MBA from INSEAD Business School. She holds several professional certificates such as CISSP, CISM, GPEN, PMP, and ISO27001, 20000, and 9001. She also holds executive certifications from MIT Sloan Executive Education and INSEAD Business School. Arwa is a proud Saudi daughter, wife, and mother of two angels and on her free time she enjoys spending time exploring the fantastic underwater world being an advance open water Scuba Diver.

Atiq Bajwa

Atiq Bajwa
Atiq Bajwa, Director, Enterprise Risk Management, SAMI (Saudi Arabian Military Industries)

Atiq Bajwa is an Engineer with over 32 years of experience working in Canada and Middle East in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Utilities, Mining and Defence Industries. He has held several senior positions in manufacturing, Sustainability, Risk Management and Business Continuity. He holds several internationally recognized certifications including FBCI (UK), CBCP (DRI USA) and Certified Senior Risk Manager by PECB

Ayman Barnawi

Ayman Barnawi
Ayman Barnawi, Acting Head of Crisis and Disaster Management Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center

Acting Head of Crisis and Disaster Management Department at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, a certified Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and Risk Management Leader, The first Saudi to optain an Associate Emergency Manager certificate. Also a member of several Committees such as Emergency preparedness Committee, Hospital Safety Committee, Hazardous Materials Committee and many more.

Dr. Ahmad Altarawneh

Dr. Ahmad Altarawneh
Dr. Ahmad Altarawneh, Senior Transformation Consultant, Dubai Police

A Senior Transformation Consultant at Dubai Police, where I lead and support strategic initiatives, program management, and project delivery across various domains, such as digital government, IA, 7 star service, EPM, smart city solutions, social influence, Future Readiness and agile maturity capacity building. I have more than 25 years of experience in civil engineering, Global business development, market strategy, business analysis, global trends, Transformation & Change Management, and benchmarking in 12 countries across the MENA region.

I hold a DBA in Responsive Smart City and Data Science, an MBA from the University of Wales, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama, and 32 international certificates in various fields related to Quality, Project/Program/Portfolio Management, Digital Transformation, Change Management, Management Consulting, and Emerging Technologies.

I am passionate about helping build Future Ready productive people and organizations by leveraging Metaverse, Digital Twins, Conversational AI, and Web3. I have won several team and innovation awards for my contributions and achievements.

Several Patents held: Future Management, TX (Total Experience Management), The use of Chatgpt for Government Everyday Work, Metaverse use cases for Government, Future Readiness Labs, and more.

Craig Ross

Craig Ross
Craig Ross, Associate Director for Safety and Security, Diriyah Company

Craig is an accomplished professional with over 27 years’ civilian and military experience covering built environment design, critical infrastructure protection, counter terrorism, and irregular warfare. He is currently working on PhD research at the University of St Andrews, investigating unconventional forms of terrorism and destruction of cultural heritage, and applying innovative protective measures in the Middle East.
He has worked widely in Europe and the Middle East on counter terrorism / counter hostile state initiatives and implementing security plans and operations. This has included leveraging his extensive built environment and specialist military experience to create bespoke security strategies and designs for enduring resilience and national defense.
Craig has now lived and worked in the Middle East for 10 years. His home is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he works as Associate Director for Safety and Security at Diriyah Company, focusing on security strategies and design across the Diriyah supervisory area.

Ghassan Mohammed Alkashgari

Ghassan Mohammed Alkashgari
Ghassan Mohammed Alkashgari, Director Safety, Security & Compliance, flyadeal Airlines

Ghassan Mohammed Alkashgari is a highly experienced Aeronautical Engineer with over 25 years in the aviation industry. Starting as an Aircraft Mechanic, he has advanced through roles in Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Civil Aviation Regulations, consistently demonstrating a commitment to excellence and safety. In the past five years, he has taken on significant responsibilities in Aviation Security, enhancing the organization's vigilance and strategic oversight. Currently, as the Head of Crisis Management, he oversees comprehensive crisis response strategies, ensuring the highest standards of preparedness and safety.

Helmut Spahn

Helmut Spahn
Helmut Spahn, Director Safety, Security and Access, FIFA, Switzerland

Helmut Spahn is Director Security of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), former Director General of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), former president of the famous and prestigious football club Kickers Offenbach and spent over 20 years as a high-ranking officer in the German police force. Spahn was formerly Head of Security for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™ and Chief Security Officer for the German Football Association (Deutscher Fussball-Bund, DFB). He has been a UEFA Security Officer for the Champions League and Europa League as well as UEFA Euro 2012.

Simon Whitehouse

Simon Whitehouse
Simon Whitehouse, Director of Security Consultancy, AESG

Simon Whitehouse is a preeminent figure in the security sector, bringing to AESG a legacy of leadership as the founder of SGW, recently acquired by AESG. With a career spanning over 37 years, he has specialised in security engineering and management, and now leads AESG’s consulting team from the UK and Dubai offices, focusing on security master planning and engineering services.

His renowned expertise is certified by his credentials as a Chartered Security Professional (CSyP), Fellow of the Security Institute (FSyI), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and Physical Security Professional (PSP).

In Dubai, his authority is further recognised by a SIRA Security Consultant licence and his status as a SABRE Registered Assessor.

Simon’s role in shaping the security industry is marked by his previous leadership positions, including serving as a Director of the Association of Security Consultants and a Director at The Security Institute, where he was instrumental in international development and represented the institute on the board of The Register of Chartered Security Professionals

Mohammed Salem Al Amri

Mohammed Salem Al Amri
Mohammed Salem Al Amri, Vice President of Security, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)

Mohammed Salem Al Amri is an adept and versatile executive with over 15 years of experience in safety, security, and management across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, real estate, and hospitality, all within the dynamic landscape of Saudi Arabia.

Al Amri obtained a bachelor's degree in General Studies in Justice and Safety from Eastern Kentucky University in the United States in 2012, following a diploma in Banking Operations from the Institute of Public Administration in Riyadh in 1999. With a commitment to continuous learning, Al Amri has enriched his expertise by attending numerous training courses and earning several international certifications in security, safety, and law.

Currently, Al Amri is the Vice President of Security at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) since March 2023. He is also a Security and Safety Advisor at the Ministry of Economy and Planning in Saudi Arabia. His previous roles include Senior Vice President of Group Safety and Physical Security at the Saudi National Bank and Head of Security at Landmark Group between 2015 and 2016. He has also held various other positions at the Saudi National Bank, Samba Financial Group (SAMBA), and Saudi British Bank (SABB) since he began his career in 1999.

Al Amri is recognized for his exceptional managerial capabilities, consistently driving performance improvement, productivity, risk mitigation, team management, and quality assurance. He has extensive experience in developing and implementing security and safety policies and procedures. Al Amri is fluent in both Arabic and English.

Eng. Thamer Anwar Noori

Eng. Thamer Anwar Noori
Eng. Thamer Anwar Noori, Director of Industrial Security & Safety, Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu

Director of Industrial Security and Safety Dept. in Royal Commission of Yanbu, have experience more than 19 year in industrial security, with degree of Electronic engineering have chance to successfully achieved Safe City initiative and 1911 integrated city control room. Have previous experience in aviation and oilfield experience looking to develop the Management of Industrial Security to more modern professional way. 

Tawfeeq Alsadoon

Tawfeeq Alsadoon
Tawfeeq Alsadoon, Group Head of Security – Red Sea Global | General Manager – Red Sea Security

Group Head of Security at the Red Sea global, and General Manager of the Red Sea for Security Services. Mr. Tawfeeq Alsadoon has extensive experience spanning more than thirty years in the security fields, where he served for twenty-five years as a Special Security Forces officer in the Ministry of Interior, then moved to work in giga projects.

Mr. Tawfeeq holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Higher Diploma in Security Sciences. He has a proven track record of achievements in the field of building security systems. Mr. Tawfeeq is currently working on developing the security capabilities of the Red Sea Global projects, such as the Red Sea and AMAALA destinations, he contributed to the establishment of the Red Sea Security Services, company specialized in Tourism Security, which aims to qualify and employ the youth of the Kingdom to work in the tourism security sector within the projects of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Waleed Al Khudhairi

Waleed Al Khudhairi
Waleed Al Khudhairi, Director of Loss Prevention, The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Riyadh

Having over 18 years’ of experience in the field of safety & security. Operated in various industries retails, constructions and majority focused in hotels with achieving consecutive high scores in operational best practices. Journey began at the Four Seasons Hotel in the landmark of Riyadh (Kingdom Center 2002, District Security Manger – western province (Carrefour Hypermarket), Constructing Digital City & Tamekeen Tower, Kimpinski Hotel (Rafal Tower). 

Fire Safety & Technology Summit Speakers

Abdulaziz Al Sulayyim

Abdulaziz Al Sulayyim
Abdulaziz Al Sulayyim, Head of FM & HSSE, Academy of Defense Industries

Abdulaziz Al Sulayyim is a seasoned professional specializing in facility management, health, safety, security, and environmental compliance. His main objective is to guarantee the safety of individuals and properties. He serves as the head of the FM & HSSE at the Academy of Defense Industries. Over the course of his career, he has been accountable for executing updates to HSSE policies and attaining international legislative accreditations in both private and governmental sectors.

Abdullah Faza

Abdullah Faza
Abdullah Faza, Director of Fire Life Safety, AESG

Abdullah holds a Bachelor of Science with Honour degree in Fire Safety Engineering from University of Central Lancashire, UK. He is a graduate member of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health.

He is an experienced fire engineer with high skills and knowledge in fire & life safety design, fire & gas mapping, façade assessment, inspection and risk assessment. He delivered landmark projects in UAE and GCC countries such as Al Wasl 2020 tower, A2/A3 towers, UAE Pavilion Expo 2020, Wafi Tower, MBR Library, Dubai Frame, Riyadh DAMAC Towers, Riyadh Avenues Project, and others.

In addition to the engineering experience, Abdullah was a fire safety instructor delivering fire safety awareness courses for a variety of candidates.

 

Abdulrahman Alluhaidan

Abdulrahman Alluhaidan
Abdulrahman Alluhaidan, Projects and Strategy Expert, Government Entity

A projects professional with a wide experience in Project Management. Played an active role in the establishment of PMO department, projects execution compliance department and FLS department in governmental sector; rolling out Projects life cycle applying Management and leadership Processes using internationally recognized best practices. He was directly responsible for overseeing +1200 commercial and residential projects through the execution phase. Furthermore, lead and participate in infrastructure and superstructure intervention projects for energy efficiency and smart city projects that cover over 2300 square kilometers. Also, a trainer and coach for professional certification such as PMP, RMP, CAPM and P3O.

 

Ahmad Al-Ghamdi

Ahmad Al-Ghamdi
Ahmad Al-Ghamdi, QHSSE Vice President, International Maritime Industries (IMI), Ras Alkhair

With more than 35 years of experience and work in international companies and organizations around the world, held various positions in general management, operating departments, customer experience management, control and audit management, and quality, health, safety, security, and environment management. A track record of providing effective solutions for continuous process optimization, resulting in increased business productivity and revenue and enhanced customer satisfaction. Capable of leading team members to produce high-quality, on-time, and within budget results that exceed corporate and customer expectations. Strong communicator with excellent planning and meeting skills. Capable of cultivating relationships and motivating team members at all levels of the organization.

Fahad Ali Al Hasoon

Fahad Ali Al Hasoon
Fahad Ali Al Hasoon, Aluminum Fire & Crisis Management Manager, Ma’aden

30 years of experience in Petrochemicals and Mining operation , emergency response and Crisis Management. Worked as Fire Manager in Ibn Zahr one of Sabic companies ,currently working as Maaden Aluminum Fire & Crisis  Management Manager.

Chairman of Ma’aden Crisis Management & Emergency Response Council Committee. Worked as  Jubail Area Mutual Aid Association (JAMA’A)  Vice Chairman.

Faris Alzahrani

Faris Alzahrani
Health, Safety & Security Manager, National Water Company

Faris Alzahrani is a fire safety professional with academic and industrial experience for more than 11 years, specializing in Building Codes and Standards, Design and Analysis of Life Safety as well as the Management of Security Operations, Fire and Occupational Health and Safety.

He is a registered associate fire engineer, certified fire protection specialist (CFPS), and fire inspector (CFI-I). He is also an ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 lead auditor, and certified security associate, and an API780 security risk assessor. His experience encompasses a broad spectrum of projects, ranging from industrial fire protection to the development of Occupational Health, Safety, and Security Management Systems. He currently holds a record of training 1,055 hours in different subjects.

Iain McIntosh

Iain McIntosh
Senior Business Development Manager, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

Iain is a specialist who leads the IOSH for Business team, part of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH). Iain and his team specialises in strategically supporting IOSH’s global ‘business’ clients in all areas of their occupational, safety and health (OSH) learning and cultural development.

Working with multiple sectors to build better businesses by helping leaders in every department use occupational safety and health more effectively. His aim is to help boost productivity, protect people and grow sustainable profit, going beyond compliance and improving competence for a safer future.

Khalid Alharthi

Khalid Alharthi
Deputy Fire Chief in HSSE- Fire Protection Department, Saudi Aramco Sinopec Refinery Company (Yasref).

Over 17 years of extensive work experience in large industrial companies all over KSA under the Fire Protection Department. A member of the National Fire Protection Association

Khalid Muslet Melafekh

Khalid Muslet Melafekh
Director General of Media, Institutional Communication and International Cooperation National Council of Occupational Safety and Health

He holds a master’s degree in construction project management and is a project management professional (PMP) with more than 7 years of experience in the field of occupational safety and health

Lee Miles

Lee Miles
Lee Miles, Head of Fire and Emergency Planning, Red Sea International Airport

An experienced aviation professional with over 25 years’ experience within the airport industry. Lee is currently working at Red Sea International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudia Aribia as Head of Fire and Emergency Planning for daa international. He is responsible for managing a multi-million SAR contract for the provision of Fire and Rescue services while ensuring full compliance with international and GACAR standards. Previously to working in the middle east, Lee spent 23 years working at Cork Airport, Ireland in the Airport Police Fire and Rescue Service from Police Fire Fighter to Aerodrome Fire Officer. He has also volunteered his time to maritime rescue in Ireland with the Irish Coastguard and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Lorenzo Visentin

Lorenzo Visentin
Lorenzo Visentin, HSQE Director, Capital Metro Company, Riyadh.

Lorenzo is an experienced health and safety leader with specialist qualifications in occupational health, safety and psychology. He holds 3 Fellowships (Royal Society of Public Health, Institute of Leadership and Management, and the International Safety Quality Environment Management Association, and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

He has a broad range of private, public and third sector experience in rail and bus public transportation, food, agriculture, distribution, manufacturing, emergency health care, local government, local education authorities, statutory regulators, and non-ministerial government departments; and is currently at the Riyadh Metro Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Majed Marri

Majed Marri
Majed Marri, Manager - Saudi Aramco Central Area Fire Operations Division, Saudi Aramco

Majed Marri, a 17-year veteran at Saudi Aramco, with experience ranging from Fire Protection, Security Operations, Engineering and Corporate Business Continuty. Majed holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Fire Engineering, a Master's Degree in Fire and Explosions, and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS - NFPA), Certified Protection Professional (CPP - ASIS), and MIFireE (IFE). He's an established expert in Security Risk Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments and Continuity of Operations planning.

Marwan Ahmed Behisi, MBBS, MPH, FRCPC, EMBA

Marwan Ahmed Behisi, MBBS, MPH, FRCPC, EMBA
Marwan Ahmed Behisi, MBBS, MPH, FRCPC, EMBA, Occupational Medicine Consultant, at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH)

Marwan Ahmed Behisi, MBBS, MPH, FRCPC, EMBA, is Occupational Medicine consultant at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH), former Chief of Preventive Medicine in Saudi Aramco and former Chairman of HSE in JHAH, credentials including Master of Public Health (university of Alberta, CANADA), Canadian Board of Occupational medicine and Executive MBA from KFUPM.

Currently certified as Senior Aviation Medical Examiner for Federal Aviation Administration (Oklahoma) and GACA (General Authority of Civil Aviation), and position of National Secretary for Saudi Arabia in ICOH (International commission on Occupational Health) since 2018.

Honorary Associate Professor of Occupational Medicine in imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam. Areas of Interest including teaching, MSK and sleep medicine.

Mohammed Saeefan

Mohammed Saeefan
Mohammed Saeefan, Fire Protection Engineering Specialist, Saudi Aramco

Mohammed Saeefan is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) working as a Fire Protection Engineering Specialist in the Fire Protection Organization of Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia. He has more than 20 years of experience and has won Top 5 under 35 Award from the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (2020). He has a BEng in Fire & Explosion from the University of Leeds, UK, and an MEng in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, USA. In addition, he holds multiple certifications such as Graduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management from the University of Maryland, CFPS, CFPE, and Facilities Management Professional (FMP). Saeefan serves on the technical committee of the Saudi Building Code-Fire Code Section 801, and he serves as a primary committee member in 5 NFPA Technical Committees, in addition to NFPA MENA Advisory Committee. He is an advocate of the FPE profession and has devoted significant effort to elevate the field in the Middle East and globally. He has presented more than 15 papers internationally in multiple venues and organizations worldwide.

Rashed Aldrees

Rashed Aldrees
Rashed Aldrees, Standards Specialist, Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO)

A civil engineer and professional project manager who holds a master’s degree in engineering and construction management. 14 years of experience in the field of engineering, including 8 years in the standardization sector. He worked in developing standard specifications on a local, regional and international scale at the technical and administrative levels.

Secretary of national fire and safety committee, member of a Gulf committee, member of international committees, committee manager of a twin international committee manager ISO TC 92 Fire and safety , member of the technical regulations committees, and member of the specialized work team for research and development.

 

Eng. Sultan Aljohani

Eng. Sultan Aljohani
Eng. Sultan Aljohani, Associate Executive Director of Security and Safety, Riyadh Second Health Cluster

Eng. Sultan is an accomplished fire protection engineer with over six years of experience in healthcare facilities. Currently serving as the Associate Executive Director of Security and Safety at Riyadh Second Health Cluster, Eng. Sultan oversees the safety and security operations of more than 107 facilities across the Riyadh Region.

His expertise encompasses security, occupational health and safety, fire protection, and the implementation of advanced fire fighting systems and equipment.

Eng. Sultan is also known for his leadership in managing diverse teams across various facilities, ensuring the highest standards of safety and security. His innovative approach and commitment to excellence have earned him recognition in the field of fire safety and protection.

As a speaker at this Intersec Saudi 2024, Eng. Sultan brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience, aiming to share insights on enhancing fire safety measures.

Sutharson Sathaiah

Sutharson Sathaiah
Sutharson Sathaiah, Director of HSE, Six Flags Qiddiya City & Aquarabia Water Theme Park

Sutharson is a qualified Chemical Engineer bringing to the table over 18 years of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management experience across various sectors such as leisure & entertainment, hospitality, real estate, manufacturing and construction in the Middle East. He is experienced in building and implementing the QHSE Strategy. He is a Health and Safety coach and a mentor working to create a safer and healthier world of work. 

Specialties: QHSE Strategy and management systems, Theme park Safety, Crowd management, Events Safety, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment, Auditing, Training & Development, Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning and Incident Investigation.

Zahi Daher

Zahi Daher
Zahi Daher, Regional Standards Manager - MENA, UL Standards & Engagement

Zahi Daher joined UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) in 2021 as the Regional Standards Manager for the MENA region, based in Saudi Arabia. In this role, he works with various stakeholders, including local and regional standard bodies, regulators, industry associations, and others to advance UL’s mission of working for safer world. He is responsible for developing and executing the regional strategy, driving expansion, and fostering collaboration with organizations that share UL's commitment to safety, security, and sustainability.

Prior to that, Zahi worked for UL Solutions as a sales manager for the built environment and has an overall of more than 10 years of experience in the field of fire protection.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Management from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Tech Stage

Eng. Ahmad Sagr

Eng. Ahmad Sagr
Eng. Ahmad Sagr,COO, Saudi Sicli

Eng. Ahmad Sagr

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, GPA 4.52/5 –King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering, GPA 3.9/4- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Ahmad started with Saudi Sicli since 2005, currently the Chief Operating Officer at Saudi Sicli in charge of company operations and manufacturing.

 Ahmad Lead Fire Protection & Security Projects.

Ahmad lead one of the top success stories in Saudi Sicli, as he adopted the idea and managed the execution of new foam factory for local production in Jeddah producing premium Foam Concentrates up to the best approvals and standards.

He oversees operations of fire service and emergency response across 26 cities in critical locations in the kingdom.

Experienced in Fire Protection Systems and relative international and local codes and standards by executing hundreds of projects in Saudi Arabia.

Andrea Monteleone

Firas Shmait
Andrea Monteleone, Segment Development Manager – Critical Infrastructure – EMEA, Axis Communiations

With a dynamic career spanning over 15 years, Andrea Monteleone has consistently excelled in the realm of critical infrastructure and security. As the Critical Infrastructure Segment Development Manager for EMEA, he is a strategic visionary, collaborating closely with teams to craft and implement long-term strategies tailored specifically to the critical infrastructure sector. His expertise lies in supporting sales and marketing teams across EMEA, ensuring they are finely attuned to meet the unique needs of customers in this sector.

Having previously served as a Sales Manager in various security-focused companies, Andrea brings a wealth of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the industry. His unwavering commitment to excellence continues to drive success in safeguarding critical infrastructure across the region.

Francesco Fidicaro

Francesco Fidicaro
Francesco Fidicaro, Executive Director Head Of Strategy & Chief Sustainable Officer, Thales Regional

Francesco Fidicaro has extensive international experience in leading multinational telecommunications and technology companies. He joined the Thales Group in 2015 as the Head of Sales for Security Solutions and currently serves as the Executive Director, Head of Strategy, and Chief Sustainability Officer for Thales Regional. Before joining Thales, he held a position as a Senior Strategy Advisor at STC Group, focusing on the Group's digitization and international M&A strategy.

Throughout his career, Mr. Fidicaro has led and supported global organizations in digital value-creation strategies and their transformation journeys, spanning telecommunications, information technologies, engineering, and media. He also founded and served as Managing Director of his own company, which operated in Digital Professional Services for Government Entities in Europe.

His professional journey began at Alcatel-Lucent, where he had a successful career until 2009, culminating in his role as Alcatel Lucent EMEA Executive Vice-President for Enterprise & Government and Vertical Markets.

Francesco Fidicaro holds a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications from Palermo University (completed at Columbia University) and completed his business studies at SDA Luigi Bocconi University in Milan. He possesses several professional certifications, including expertise in Government Bid Processes in the EU (University of Florence McKinsey), certification as a Licensed Engineer to oversee civil and Telco projects in Europe, and a Security & Safety Professional Certification. He is a member of various professional international associations and serves on several boards of non-profit Italian organizations.

Additionally, Francesco served in the Italian Navy as a Petty Officer from 1988 to 1990.

Firas Shmait

Firas Shmait
Firas Shmait, Senior Sales Manager – META, Safety & Security, Video Surveillance, Dell Technologies

The Regional Manager for Safety & Security at Dell Technologies, based in Dubai, UAE, has over a decade of experience in sales and management across the META region. In their current role since January 2022, they excel in establishing key governmental relationships and implementing strategic business plans.

Previously, as the Sales Manager at Motorola Solutions from April 2020 to December 2021, they enhanced market understanding through innovative tools, fostered cross-functional collaboration, and consistently met targets. They also served as the Sales Manager at Axis Communications from July 2019 to April 2020, where they introduced sales tools, promoted teamwork, and achieved target goals.

Their career journey includes a role as Sales Manager for LTI (Levant, Turkey, Iraq, Egypt, Pakistan) from May 2015 to April 2020. Throughout their career, they've demonstrated dedication to excellence, teamwork, and exceeding sales objectives.

Karim Salah Tawfik

Karim Salah Tawfik
Karim Salah Tawfik, Sr. Solution Manager, PMP® & PMI - PBA®, Dahua Technology

-Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, specialized in communication and control systems.

-Project Management professional PMI-PMP®, Professional in business Analysis PMI-PBA® certified from Project management institute.

-14 years’ experience in Low Current Systems especially integrated security solutions. Accumulated over the years broad experience in business analysis, technical sales, AI development and systems integration with a strong background in the Middle East region projects.

-Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality projects across various sectors, including Industrial, Oil & Gas, Hospitality, government, and Education.

Mohammed Abdulkareem

Mohammed Abdulkareem
Mohammed Abdulkareem , Senior Sales Manager, Motorola Solutions

With over a decade of experience in the physical security industry starting out as a security systems engineer for the projects department of a major university and moving to presales with multiple manufacturers, Mohammed Abdulkareem has a unique insight into the requirements of end-users and the cutting-edge technologies that can fulfil them. In his current position as a Sales Engineer for the Video Surveillance and Access Control division of Motorola Solutions, he plays a key role in planning and building solutions that best fit the specific requirements of end-users from the diverse ecosystem of Motorola products and integrated technologies. 

Mohammed Bajarsh

Mohammed Bajarsh
Mohammed Bajarsh, Head Of Presale MENA, Recfaces

Mohammed Bajarsh, RecFaces Head of Presale in the MENA region, is a dedicated, innovative, and collaborative leader, passionate about technology. He has a strong technical background in robotics and advanced Technologies, which gives him a deep understanding of emerging technologies and how to apply them in practical and impactful way.

Mohammed's extensive practical 7-year experience and ability to understand and solve complex technical problems allow him to make strategically sound decisions that increase efficiency on technically challenging projects. While working in the RecFaces team, Mohammed has already conducted a number of pilot and commercial projects to implement facial recognition software in the areas of transportation security, financial institutions, large sports venues, and high-tech business centers.

Mohamad Saad

Mohamad Saad
Mohamad Saad, Country Manager, Genetec

Mohamad Saad is a versatile professional with a wealth of experience spanning the technology/security sectors. With a strong background in business leadership and a passion for security, he made significant contributions in these domains. Mohamad has played pivotal roles throughout his extensive 15-year career, particularly in the realm of developing and spearheading innovative initiatives and projects. His commitment to innovation and his ability to drive new ideas to fruition have been instrumental in shaping his professional journey.

Currently serving as the Country Manager at Genetec, Mohamad Saad continues to shape the security industry's landscape. He is responsible for overseeing Genetec's operations and ensuring the delivery of innovative, high-performance solutions to clients in Saudi Arabia. 

Stuart Bettle

Stuart Bettle
Stuart Bettle, Video Product Marketing Manager -EMEA, Johnson Controls

Working for Tyco / JCI for the past 20 years and an Integrator prior to that, Stuart has an extensive background in the security industry from both the manufacturing and end-user perspectives of the business. Throughout Stuart’s time in the business he has accrued a vast amount of knowledge and expertise about our products and solutions during his time in the sales, training and development departments. His skills as a communicator have been recognized amongst the global business, as he is often the face and voice of Tyco at many of the trade shows and exhibitions; translating the functional feature based data in to end-customer centric benefits with the ease of a seasoned performer. In his current position, Stuart is responsible for developing and implementing regional product strategies for the Video Surveillance portfolio, managing the video surveillance brands American Dynamics, Illustra and Exacq.