Our Advisory Panel – DigiGov Central

Our Advisory Board

Meet the minds shaping our future!

Siim Sikkut

Former Government CIO of Estonia

Building Future

Siim Sikkut

Former Government CIO of Estonia

Managing Partner at Digital Nation - building future-ready digital societies. Founder at DigiXPonent - powering changemakers. Former Government CIO of Estonia, possibly the most digital society in the world. Serial intrapreneur in government; co-founder of Estonia’s groundbreaking e-Residency program. One of the world’s most influential people in digital government according to Apolitical. Author of “Digital Government Excellence: Lessons from Effective Digital Leaders”, a book forthcoming by summer 2022.

Luis Felipe Monteiro

CEO / CIO / CTO

Board Member

Luis Felipe Monteiro

CEO / CIO / CTO

Executive, entrepreneur and business advisor, focused on massive digital transformations, with extensive experience in the technology, financial and government industries. My personal goal is to positively impact the lives of 1 billion people. So far 170 million satisfied users... As CEO of Cateno, I led the offer of digital payment methods to 30 million Brazilians, having achieved the highest results in the company's history.

Marta Arsovska Tomovska

Executive Advisor for Digitalization

& Former Minister

Marta Arsovska Tomovska

Executive Advisor for Digitalization

Marta Arsovska Tomovska brings over two decades of leadership in political, management, and advisory capacities, focusing on digital innovation and skills development for the future. Currently, she is Special Advisor and Director for Digitalization in the Office of the Prime Minister of Serbia, previously serving as North Macedonia's Minister for Information Society and Public Administration. Tomovska's career includes executive roles in IT and telecom, alongside advising various governments. She is a Member of the Digital Innovation Board of UN ITU, Member of the WEF's Global Future Council on the Future of Technology Policy, G20 Digital Agenda WG and GovTech Network, Member of the Board of the World Summit Awards, Member of the Emerging Europe’s Tech Advocated Advisory Board, Member of NAPA’s Agile Government Network and other boards and initiatives.

Luis Adrian Salazar

International Consultant

Former Minister

Luis Adrian Salazar

International Consultant

• More than 25 years of experience in corporate, public, academic and consulting positions within the public and private sector. • Leadership negotiation skills and a successful career, directing high-complex organizations. • Promoter of public and private initiatives aimed at building up, accelerating and internationalizing technology-based companies. • Manager of public policies for national transformation based on innovation, digitization and telecommunications.

Kris Villanueva Libunao

Digital Gov & Smart City Advisor

Former Undersecretary

Kris Villanueva Libunao

Digital Gov & Smart City Advisor

Hey there! My name is Kris R. Villanueva-Libunao, and I once served as the Deputy and Chief of Staff of the National Security Adviser in the Philippines. Enough with the formal titles! You or your organization are about to embark on an exciting voyage through the interesting world of new technologies, innovations, or smart cities in the Asia Pacific Region.

Chris Ferguson

Managing Director at Scott Logic

previously with the UK’s Government Digital Service, Ex-Senior Civil Servant

Chris Ferguson

Managing Director at Scott Logic

Digital Gov & Smart City Advisor | APAC IT & Management consultant | Former Undersecretary & Deputy to the National Security Adviser | Professor

Carlos Sentís

International Speaker

Trainer and Advisor on AI, Tech, Leadership and Impact Innovation for Enterprises and Governments

Carlos Sentís

International Speaker

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 on social impact innovation, technology and multi-stakeholder engagement with 15 years of international working experience. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 to Improve organizations to improve lives and improve the world.

Paraskevi Bessa-Rodrigues

Advisory Board Member

Paraskevi Bessa-Rodrigues

I have over twenty years of international experience in the intersection among sustainable development/ public policy innovation/impact investment, in complex, multi-cultural and multi-level stakeholder environments, leading to senior positions in government, international organizations and academia.

Yolanda Martínez

Overall Lead for GovStack Initiative

ITU Development Bureau

Yolanda Martínez

Overall Lead for GovStack Initiative

I am a Digital Government and Development Expert, passionate about public sector innovation, digital inclusion, #ICT4SDG´s, govtech, the convergence use of emerging technologies for social good, girls & women in tech. I work for the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) as overall lead for GovStack Initiative (https://www.govstack.global), helping governments accelerate the digitization of government services and #ICT4SDGs.

Dr. Salim Al-Shuaili

Keynote & Public Speaker

Digital Transformation | Big Data | IoT

Dr. Salim Al-Shuaili

Keynote & Public Speaker

I am an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys a challenge and achieving personal goals. My present career aim is to work within eGovernment strategic planning and business development for transforming the services to eServices and mServices because I enjoy working with technologies, I enjoy the environment and I find the work interesting and satisfying. The opportunity to learn new skills and work with new technologies is particularly attractive to me. I am excellent in working with others to achieve a certain objective on time and with excellence.

Dr Ammar Hamadien

Senior Advisor/Consultant

Fmr DG, MD/CEO

Dr Ammar Hamadien

Senior Advisor/Consultant

With over 28 years of experience in telecommunications and technology, I deliver strategic and impactful solutions for clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. I am currently an International Consultant for UNDP, leading and influencing digital transformation initiatives for governments and public institutions. I am also a Senior Advisor for Policy Impact Partners, a global advisory firm that helps clients navigate the complex and evolving policy landscape of the digital economy.

Julia Glidden

Senior Technology Executive

GovTech & Transformation Expert

Julia Glidden

Senior Technology Executive

Julia Glidden is a globally renowned executive in digital government and innovation with a strong ability to initiate, lead, collaborate and drive transformational results. Dr. Glidden was most recently Corporate Vice President for Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector business. She has served as an expert advisor to the United Nations, European Commission and World Economic Forum, and is a writer, thought leader and highly sought-after speaker on public sector innovation.

Brian Chidester

Host of Huddle Podcast

Global Public Sector Executive

Brian Chidester

Host of Huddle Podcast

Award-winning, public sector marketing executive and expert integrated messaging strategist. Results-driven, digital transformation SME with experience in product marketing and automation, media relations, branding and market research. Strengths include marketing automation, lead generation, and integrated marketing communications strategy development and execution.

Prof. Samir EL-MASRI

Chairman at Digitalization

Digital Industry Expert

Prof. Samir EL-MASRI

Chairman at Digitalization

Author of the "Certified Digital Business Leader" & "Certified Digital Transformation Professional" online courses on the Digitalization platform. Certified Digital Business Transformation Management & Artificial Intelligence consultant, Certified Blockchain Expert, senior regional director, and full professor of Data Analytics and Digital Technologies.

Morten Meyerhoff

Academic Fellow at UN University

Policy-Driven Electronic Governance

Morten Meyerhoff

Academic Fellow at UN University

Morten Meyerhoff Nielsen is an EGOV Adviser at the United Nations University, Operating Unit for Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (www.egov.unu.edu), an international think tank on digital transformation of the public sector, in Portugal. He has a broad and in-depth insight into the potential and challenges of the digital transformation of the public sector and society at large. Including the innovative application of both technology, process and organizational re-engineering to increase service efficiency and user-friendliness, transparency and inclusiveness of public services, and user engagement in both continuous service improvement, service and policy design. To this comes tech stacks, standards and governance models.

Laila AL Hadhrami

Metaverse Advisor

AI - Blockchain - Innovation

Laila AL Hadhrami

Metaverse Advisor

Laila is a visionary and global futurist leader with over 20 years of experience in the government and private sector. She is the Managing Director of Communities Connect Cities (C3), a leading advisory company in smart and sustainable cities that empowers organizations to achieve their goals and create positive impact. She is also a recognized expert and advisor in metaverse, digital transformation, innovation, and tourism, with multiple publications and awards in these fields.

Sandile Mahlaba

Microsoft Provincial PS Executive

Digital Transformation CxO Coach

Sandile Mahlaba

Microsoft Provincial PS Executive

Leader of Radical Digital Transformation (Revolution) in Government | Professional Speaker on 4th Industrial Revolution Realities | CxO Coach on 4th Industrial Revolution Concepts | Smart Cities Coach | Future Skills for Future Work | Digital Transformation Advocate and Service Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the Digital Strategy and IT Transformation industry.

Mark (Global Mark) Minevich

Chief Digital AI Strategist

Mark (Global Mark) Minevich

I am Mark Minevich, a trusted Digital Cognitive AI Strategist, Artificial Intelligence expert, Global Social Innovation and Technology Executive, UN Advisor, Author, Columnist, Private Investor, and Venture Capitalist. As the principal founder and President of Going Global Ventures, I drive the success of high-growth tech clients in the global digital economy.

Dr. Inshan Meahjohn

CEO

Thought Leader with a Passion for Improving Lives

Dr. Inshan Meahjohn

CEO

Deeply knowledgeable and passionate executive with 24 years of international experience across business, government, and non-profit sectors. Innovative and creative, identifying solutions, prospects, and partnerships that provide unique and growth-focused opportunities. Dedicated to continuous improvement in every role. On the cutting-edge of the industries, thriving in diverse, future-facing, fast-paced environments. I am also passionate about contributing to society, and am the author of the internationally published children's book, The Story of the Little Candle.

Lawrence Eta

e’MBA, MM, BSc

Global Digital Transformation Thought Leader

Lawrence Eta

e’MBA, MM, BSc

Lawrence Eta is a thought leader in global digital transformation with over 23 years of extensive experience driving technological innovations and advancements. He is currently Vice President of Digital and Analytics at one of Saudi Arabia’s mega projects. As the former CTO of the City of Toronto, Canada, he successfully implemented a strategic framework for innovative, diverse, equitable and inclusive policies. He is an author, TEDx speaker, and a CX50 KSA Award winner. As a transformative leader and business partner, he provides vision, strategy and execution to modernize and deliver innovative technology solutions to enhance the customer service experience for citizens and residents.

Taavi Rõivas

Chairman at Auve Tech

Former PM of Estonia

Taavi Rõivas

Chairman at Auve Tech

Former Prime Minister of Estonia (2014-2016) / Tech entrepreneur / Digital Transformation Leader. Take serious interest in digital transformation, AI, cyber and e-government, foreign and security policy. Marathon runner. Reserve officer. International keynote speaker.

Ali Alasiri

Chairman and CEO

Disrupting Modern Sector with Innovation, Strategic thought leader and a venture builder

Ali Alasiri

Chairman and CEO

With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, I am a strategic thought leader and a venture builder in digital transformation, government technology, and financial technology. I am the CEO of Meila Digital, a leading GovTech company that provides digital solutions for public sector organizations. I am also the co-founder of Blox Foods, a healthy food platform that leverages modern technology to ensure quality and traceability, and FinX Hub, a FinTech incubator that supports emerging startups in the financial sector.

Dr. Ali al-Azzawi

Senior Advisor to the Minister

Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ali al-Azzawi

Senior Advisor to the Minister

Accelerating human progress in NEOM!

Jana Krimpe

Influencer in Digital Identity

Supporter of Women in Tech

Jana Krimpe

Influencer in Digital Identity

Mrs. Jana Krimpe is an accomplished visionary in e-Government as well as in digital identity and e-signature technology. Previously her professional experience includes a role as an Advisor in the Office for two consecutive Presidents of the Republic of Estonia. With 15+ years’ experience in implementing innovative ICT solutions, she has earned a strong reputation for success in international circles.

Ibrahim El Badawi

GovTech | Innovation | Storytelling

Talks about #future, #government, #innovation, #storytelling, and #digitaltransformation

Ibrahim El Badawi

GovTech | Innovation | Storytelling

Dr Sohail Munir

Digital Transformation - GovTech

AI - Blockchain - Innovation

Dr Sohail Munir

Digital Transformation - GovTech

Dr. Sohail Munir is a digital futurist and innovator with a proven track record of driving the adoption of emerging and disruptive technologies. He is a respected thought leader in government digital transformation and is known for engineering exceptional digital citizen experiences. His areas of expertise include GovTech, FinTech, Digital Identity, Cognitive Cities, API Economy, Open Finance, Open Data, AI, Blockchain, Web 3, Metaverse, Cloud Computing, Digital Payments, AIOps, Statistical Learning, and Machine Learning.

Carlos Santiso

Executive Leader

Digital Transformation

Carlos Santiso

Executive Leader

My commitment to life is working to improving lives and having a social impact in emerging economies. I have worked and lived in developing countries and fragile states in the Americas and Africa working with partners to promote democracy, strengthen governance, curb corruption and go digital. I have worked in multilateral development banks, government aid agencies, and international institutions, recasting and reshaping operational departments.

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