Maher Al-Khaiyat Maher Al-Khaiyat is a seasoned growth executive, board member, and technology strategist with more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. He has built a distinguished career at the intersection of technology, government collaboration, and AI-driven transformation, helping organizations translate global innovation into tangible economic and societal impact. During his tenure at Microsoft, Maher held senior sales and marketing leadership roles across the Middle East and Africa, where he played a pivotal role in advancing Jordan's emergence as a multi-language regional hub for cloud, AI, and cybersecurity services. He later joined EY, where he strengthened the Microsoft alliance across MENA and contributed to the global strategic partnership between the two organizations, driving joint go-to-market initiatives and large-scale digital transformation programs. As Co-Founder of AugentisAI, Maher leads the development of enterprise-ready AI agent workforces, supporting organizations in adopting responsible, secure, and scalable AI solutions. Beyond his corporate roles, he serves as a trusted advisor on national digital-economy strategies and public-private partnerships, advocating for AI-enabled governance, workforce skilling, and sustainable growth across emerging markets. Maher is widely recognized for combining global strategy with local talent development, positioning technology not only as a commercial enabler but as a catalyst for long-term national competitiveness and inclusive economic advancement.