Samer Yamak

Sam is a distinguished Industry 4.0 technology advisory expert with over 25 years of proven experience driving strategy, consulting, operations, delivery, and implementation across complex ecosystems. His deep expertise spans mission-critical public and private sectors; from urban development (including smart and cognitive cities) to tourism, supply chain, transport, and maritime operations; positioning him as a trusted advisor on digital transformation at scale. Throughout his career, Sam has held senior strategic positions at global powerhouses including Microsoft, Cisco, Orange, Honeywell, and PwC, giving him a comprehensive 360-degree perspective on technology implementation and organizational change. Notably, Sam spearheaded a strategic smart cities PPP initiative for a Gulf region urban development authority, where he delivered full P&L ownership and orchestrated complex mega-scale agile program management with measurable impact. His exceptional track record includes 9 prestigious global awards, among them 2 President's Club Awards for outstanding performance and leadership excellence. Academically, Sam holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering and a Dual MBA. As a DBA candidate, he is currently finalizing a groundbreaking smart cities benchmarking tool designed specifically for Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 transformation