Adam is a multi-award winning CIO and Digital Transformation and Information Security Strategist. Amongst many achievements he led the development of the GCC’s first production grade Supply Chain Blockchain platform.
In his varied career, he worked for one of the UK’s oldest high street chains tasked with a Y2K driven phase-out of old IBM AS/400 mainframes, before working on an automation project for 150 stores across the UK that provided real time sales data from each outlet.
Later, he worked as the IT Manager for Europe and the Middle East for the steel trading subsidiary of Arcelor Mittal (Macsteel) before joining ESHIPS, the Gulf region's largest private ship owner with assets of US$1bn+, as Head of IT & Administration – working on projects that included the early adoption of various cloud-computing technologies.
He moved to Tristar as Group Head of IT as a result of their 2016 acquisition of ESHIPS. At Tristar, Adam led the implementation of the region’s first production Blockchain SCM solution as well as the Group’s various Digital Transformation efforts.
In late 2019, Adam moved back to the UK and was in charge of End User Computing for City of Westminster and Royal Borough of Kensington &; Chelsea - a role that included the management and improvement of end user computing infrastructure, services and security, with particular emphasis on Windows-based desktop PC services, remote working and Microsoft Office 365 management for approx 7000 users.
Adam then joined Worldwide Flight Services, one of the world’s leading ground handling organisations that work with 270 major airlines and airports across the world, as their UK Head of IT tasked to implement a roadmap of digital change focused on the use of technology to improve operational efficiencies.
In August 2022, Adam joined GCC Services - part of the Agility Group, one of the world's leading provider of supply chain services, as IT Director, to undertake a Digital Transformation program to help GCC Services to increase market share and shut out competitors.
Having spent over 20 years helping to transform the companies he worked for, Adam continues to advise other organisations and individuals so that they can benefit from his knowledge and experience.
Adam is a certified ITILv3 Expert, a PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner, a Member of the British Computer Society and holds an MSc in Computer Network Management (Distinction).

Awards

  • Winner of CIO Leadership Award 2024 from CPI Media
  • Winner of CIO of the Year Award 2023 at CXODX Future Workspace Summit & Awards
  • Winner of the CIO100 Award 2019 from Computer News Middle East
  • Winner of the CIO200 Award 2019 from Enterprise Channels MEA
  • Winner of Best CIO in Transportation & Logistics at Enterprise Channels MEA Catalyst  Awards 2018
  • Winner of the CIO100 Award 2018 from Computer News Middle East
  • Winner of the CIO200 Award 2018 from Enterprise Channels MEA
  • Winner of the Best Logistics Innovation and Technology Strategy Award at the 2017 ICT Achievement Awards organised by Computer News Middle East
  • Winner of Logistics Middle East’s 2018 Technology Implementation of the Year Award
  • Winner of Logistics Middle East’s 2019 Technology Vendor of the Year Award
  • Winner of Cyber Security Team of the Year and Future Accelerator – Transportation and Logistics from Fleming Media at Cyber Resilience and Infosec Awards 2018
  • Winner of Logistics Transformation Maestro at Enterprise Transformation Summit 2018
  • Finalist in MEED’s Business Innovation of Year Award 2018
  • Finalist in IDC’s 2018 Best Business Operations Transformation Award at IDC’s CIO ME Summit
  • Nominated for City of Westminster Staff Choice Award 2020

Testimonials

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I met Adam when we sat beside each other on a Summit Panel and I immediately found him to be someone who is emotionally intelligent and people centric. He is also willing to extend his knowledge to others and was instrumental in setting up a student visit for my UG cohort. During this visit he was able to demonstrate an innovative blockchain solution that he had implemented. Directly relating to this initiative and under his auspices, the company won the award for Technology Solutions Provider of the Year at the Logistics Middle East Awards 2019…

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Dr. C.A.A. – Director of Logistics and SCM

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Adam is a very rare person that combines top intelligence, great people skills, strong work ethic and integrity into his work and the people around him. His leadership skills are tremendous which he used effectively to drive many initiatives in our organisation’s IT Team. He is an asset for any organisation needing business leaders…

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S.V. – Legal Counsel

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The plan created was extremely comprehensive and execution of the plan was nothing but first class….

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B.B. – Finance Director

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Working in a deadline driven environment is challenging enough but when a deliverable is open-ended; difficulties can increase. At such junctures, managers of Adam's calibre are a boon to both their own companies and to their suppliers. Having dealt with Adam on a project; I can confidently say that he is very clear and concise about what he needs from the project and ensures that the same is delivered. He is very flexible and supportive without losing sight or focus of and on the end goal. His approach to scope and practicality in time also deserve to be mentioned. It's been sheer pleasure working with him…

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A.A. – Marketing Manager

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Adam has brought a new dynamic to the IT department, helping us to move things forward and upgrade various systems at the minimum of cost…

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C.P. – Finance Director

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While working with Adam, I could always rely on his professionalism and knowledge of IT systems. Having known him and working with him … I have learnt a lot of things from him. He is one of the best in IT, he is an excellent manager and knows how to get the best out of people working for him. He is highly recommended as an IT professional and a manager, and I would not think twice about working with/ for him again...

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R.J. – IT Manager

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I have always worked very pleasantly with Adam. He is a kind and professional person with a lot of patience. He is very hardworking and dedicated. It has been a pleasure working with Adam…

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N.L. – Global Customer Success Manager

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Adam has a very effective personal style that is effective at getting full involvement of all other team members to derive the best results possible…

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A.B. – VP Finance

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Adam is the type of person every company would be lucky to have. Not only is he personable and dedicated but his calming personality makes you feel completely comfortable, he always has a creative, positive outlook and he’s good at organizing and bringing people together. His project management skills are second to none. His knowledge of Blockchain technology is near to mastery level.

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N.K. Oracle EBS Apps Consultant/MS – Software Engineer

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It was my pleasure to work with Adam. He is a very motivated, forward-thinking, and intelligent CIO. He has strong analytical and communication skills which are further enhanced by his solid technical background. Adam works extremely well with suppliers, coworkers, and executives, adapting analysis and communication techniques in order to achieve business objectives and implementation success

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M.H. – Senior Project Manager

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Adam is a talented and visionary leader. I have witnessed Adam’s executive talent on many occasions. I have worked with him on two award winning Blockchain projects, He pioneered the first Blockchain based Supply chain Management project in UAE. His creative and out of the box thinking have made those projects highly successful and got recognized by the industry. He is highly approachable by junior staff and I have watched him listen to the ideas of employees on the front lines and use their experiences to formulate successful strategies that have helped his organisation to achieve and maintain a position as a leader in the industry.

His constant support helped us to built the environment where our team always felt positive and valued. I always admire his leadership and strategic thinking this is why I follow his The IT Inner Circle group on Facebook where he shares and teaches strategic Influencing and decision making approaches to upcoming leaders. I would love to work with him again in the future.

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R.K. – IT Program Manager

Industry Experience