Technology Leader · Author · Speaker
Suleiman Battat
Partner & Public Sector Lead — Kyndryl MEA. Driving digital transformation across the Kingdom's public sector.
Executive Summary
Seasoned technology leader with over 21 years driving digital transformation across the Saudi market, with deep connections in the public and banking sectors. Proven track record leading large-scale transformation programs, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals. Skilled in stakeholder management, strategic planning and cross-functional leadership within demanding consulting environments.
Suleiman serves as Partner and Public Sector Lead for the Middle East at Kyndryl, the global IT company.
He has held several positions at leading global consulting firms, serving as Partner and Regional Executive Director of Digital Transformation Consulting for the MENA region at Ernst & Young (EY).
He also served as Executive Director of Technology Transformation Consulting at KPMG in Saudi Arabia and the Levant.
He worked as an expert in software development tools and the automation of software development processes with Microsoft.
He has numerous achievements and contributions to community work, having participated in several national programs and initiatives, including managing the development operations of the "Aman" application. He has delivered more than 200 lectures and seminars in the field of software engineering and development operations management, and has served as a judge in several local and international application development competitions.
Suleiman has authored a number of works in the field of software development lifecycle management, published on Microsoft's learning platform.
Suleiman holds a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Petra University in Jordan. He has also earned several professional certifications in management and business strategy from international institutes, as well as a number of global awards in the field of software development operations management from Microsoft.
Core Strengths
Leadership
Led multiple engagements, providing technology transformation guidance and driving successful closure for high-rank opportunities.
Business Development
Excel in building relationships, resulting in client retention and consistent annual revenue growth.
Public & Banking Sectors
Managed a portfolio of 5+ clients contributing $10M in annual revenue across public and banking sectors.
Professional Experience
Partner, Public Sector Lead - Saudi Arabia
Kyndryl · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Lead Kyndryl's public sector practice across Saudi, leading large-scale IT infrastructure modernization and hybrid cloud transformation programs for government clients.
- Build strategic partnerships with public sector entities, aligning infrastructure roadmaps with national digital transformation agendas and Vision 2030 objectives.
- Oversee P&L, delivery excellence, and client satisfaction for the public sector portfolio, driving sustainable revenue growth and long-term account expansion.
- Champion the adoption of AI-enabled infrastructure, enterprise automation, and cybersecurity resilience across mission-critical government systems and services.
- Assemble and mentor a high-performing team of infrastructure architects and consultants, establishing Kyndryl as a premier partner in the public sector ecosystem.
Partner, MENA Technology Consulting
EY · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite clients (CEO, CIO, CTO, CDO), guiding digital and technology transformation agendas.
- Lead the pursuit of new business including RFP responses, building long-term relationships with customers.
- Build and lead high-performing teams, mentoring and nurturing the next generation of leaders.
- Oversee multiple engagements, managing budgets, quality, risks and financial performance in alignment with EY's global standards.
Director, Digital & Innovation Advisory
KPMG · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Spearheaded multiple high-impact digital transformation projects for government clients, enhancing public service delivery.
- Led a team of 50+ consultants in the successful implementation of a nationwide e-Government initiative.
- Developed and executed comprehensive digitization strategies, modernizing legacy systems with cutting-edge technologies.
- Cultivated relationships with senior government officials, securing high-value contracts aligned with national policies.
- Advised on the integration of AI, blockchain and IoT to modernize public sector infrastructure.
- Led agile transformation projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across departments.
Associate Director, Digital & Innovation Advisory
KPMG · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Managed a portfolio of digital transformation projects for regional government bodies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of existing IT systems and recommended strategic improvements.
- Played a pivotal role in securing multi-million dollar contracts demonstrating the firm's value proposition.
- Authored thought leadership articles and delivered keynote speeches at industry conferences.
Manager, Information Technology Advisory
KPMG · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Provided IT advisory services including IT strategy development, system integration and project management.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies for successful IT project delivery.
- Coordinated with global teams to leverage best practices and ensure compliance with international standards.
Senior Consultant, Information Technology Advisory
KPMG · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Managed end-to-end project delivery across scoping, planning, resource allocation and risk management.
- Developed technology strategies in digital transformation, cloud adoption, cybersecurity and IT governance.
- Led workshops to define requirements and develop roadmaps for technology implementations.
- Became a trusted advisor to key client stakeholders on technology matters.
Earlier Career
Program Manager — DevOps
Epya Solutions
V Technology Solution Professional — Dev Tools
Microsoft
Co-Founder & CEO
Evanteck
Software Engineer, Microsoft Platforms
Eskadenia Software
Areas of Expertise
Languages
Driving the Kingdom's digital future — one transformation at a time.
References available upon request · suleiman@battat.me