STC
Haithem M . Alfaraj , Chief Technology Officer at STC , explains how its technology transformation has made it a digital leader
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“ T echnology transformation is a major enabler of our overarching strategy , which is to be a world-class regional digital leader that provides innovative services and platforms that enable the digital revolution of the MENA region , and enrich people ’ s lives ,” says Haithem M . Alfaraj , Chief Technology Officer at STC Group .
Alfaraj has considerable experience in implementing new technologies and driving innovative transformation programmes . He has been with STC since 2016 , assuming his current role in the early part of last year . A key responsibility in this position is the developing and leading of transformation projects designed to improve the organisation-wide deployment of innovative IT and communications solutions . It has been , he explains , “ an interesting and informative experience that required a high learning curve in terms of my leadership , both with regards to technology and the wider company ’ s ambition and transformation . It also creates an opportunity to develop new digital leadership that can take the company to the next level and support the national transformation of the country ’ s Vision 2030 .”
DECEMBER 2019