Omar Aboutaleb

Data, Digital & AI Transformation Leader | Enterprise Strategy & Adoption | Delivering $100M+ Impact through AI, Cloud & Data | PgMP®, PMP®, CDMP, TOGAF®, CMgr

11 yrs experienceComputer Software

March 2026Added 13 hours ago

The move

MoveNestlé → AstraZeneca

TitleData, Digital & AI Transformation Leader → Gulf IT Strategic Portfolio Director and MEA PMO Lead - Digital & AI

LocationDubai → Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Career arcRooted in UAE★

Cross-border moveYes · Dubai → United Arab Emirates

Native languageEnglish, Arabic

Years in UAE11.0

Total experience11 years

Career arc

Gulf IT Strategic Portfolio Director and MEA PMO Lead - Digital & AIMar 2026 — Present
AstraZeneca· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Data, Digital & AI Transformation LeaderMay 2023 — Mar 2026
Nestlé· Dubai· Full-time
Global Program Manager – Digitalization and AI EnablementJan 2021 — May 2023
Baker Hughes· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Customer Solutions Architect - Industrial Analytics SoftwareFeb 2019 — Dec 2020
Baker Hughes· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Commercial Leadership Program AssociateApr 2017 — Jan 2019
Baker Hughes· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Field Data Engineer - Drilling ServicesApr 2015 — Apr 2017
Baker Hughes· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time

Education

Chartered Management Institute
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice · Business Administration and Management, GeneralFeb 2023 — Mar 2024
University of Strathclyde
Executive MBA · Business Administration and Management, GeneralMar 2021 — Oct 2023
American University of Sharjah
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) · Mechanical Engineering2011 — 2015

Languages

Top skills

Technology RoadmappingIT & Business Strategy AlignmentPortfolio ManagementFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Vendor ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Stakeholder EngagementEnergy IndustryEnterprise ArchitectureProject Management

About

I’m a Data & AI Transformation Leader with 12+ years of experience delivering digital programs worth $100M+ across FMCG, Energy, and Industrial sectors in the MENA region. At Nestle, I spearheaded flagship programs like the MIDAS AI platform, unlocking $1.8M in incremental topline growth and driving $15M in value from Customer Investment Management. I’ve led cloud modernization initiatives across multiple markets (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks), built scalable analytics platforms, and established governance frameworks trusted by executives. Previously at Baker Hughes, I delivered $90M+ in IIoT projects and directed a global analytics strategy serving 3,000+ users. Whether it’s aligning business strategy with advanced analytics or enabling self-service insights at scale, my goal is always the same: to help organizations unlock measurable growth, efficiency, and agility through data. Core areas of expertise: • Enterprise Data & AI Strategy • Cloud Modernization (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks) • IIoT & Industrial Analytics ($90M+ delivered) • Program & Portfolio Management (PgMP, PMP, PMI-RMP) • Data Governance & Compliance Frameworks • FMCG & Energy Digital Transformation

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