Wissam Shmait is the Country General Manager and Technology Leader at IBM Qatar, bringing over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Before joining IBM, he held senior roles at Oracle and Gulf Business Machines. At IBM, Wissam leads strategic initiatives across business lines, overseeing sales, marketing, product development, and customer success. He has a strong track record in cloud transformation, hybrid cloud, AI, analytics, IoT, and cybersecurity. With 20 years of experience in Qatar’s IT market and an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School, Wissam is known for his strategic leadership, team development, and commitment to innovation, diversity, and ethical business practices.