Ahmad Mohammed Al-Kuwari is a Board Member of GBI and a senior executive with over 24 years of extensive experience in the IT and telecommunications sector. With his dynamic and agile approach to leadership, Ahmad has consistently demonstrated his ability to steer corporate environments toward success, optimizing structures and instituting clear guidelines and procedures.

As the current Chief Executive Officer of Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN), Ahmad is leading a specialized team in fiber optics systems to develop Qatar’s infrastructure, while achieving business growth through strategic planning and innovative, customer-focused initiatives. Under his direction, QNBN has seen the successful development and launch of new product lines and the initiation of customer-centric programs that have markedly improved retention and customer satisfaction.

Ahmad’s career began with a strong focus on innovation and transformative leadership in Qatar’s ICT sector. As an E-Government Program Manager with the Supreme Council of Communication and Information Technology (ICT-Qatar), he made significant contributions to the enhancement of e-services for residents and businesses. He was instrumental in expanding online government services, improving their availability, accessibility, and effectiveness. His strategic vision led to the development and implementation of a government-wide infrastructure that streamlined processes and enhanced shared services across government departments. Ahmad’s role in establishing an industry-wide funding mechanism underscores his commitment to fostering technological progress in Qatar and beyond.

Following his success in the e-Government Program, Ahmad became the Chief Executive Officer of MEEZA, a Qatar Foundation subsidiary. Here, he aligned IT services, operations, sales, marketing, and finance with the Foundation’s ethos, goals, and vision. His efforts in system development and process improvement significantly contributed to delivering exceptional products and managed IT services, including data center, cloud, and security services.

Ahmad then assumed the role of CEO at Qatar Social Work (QSW), where he led a team of over 1700 employees. His visionary approach dramatically increased beneficiary satisfaction and improved employee productivity and service quality.

Ahmad’s academic achievements include an Executive Leaders Program certificate from the Qatar Leadership Centre and an MBA with Merit from the University of Wales, Cardiff, UK. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a top-grade graduation project from Qatar University.