Akram Awad

Dr. Akram Awad is an Associate Professor of Technology and Innovation at IE Business School and a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he drives technology and digital agendas for clients in the Middle East and globally. He is also a co-founder of Findme, a UAE-based IoT startup focused on tracking solutions, and holds patents in smart grid and mobile technologies. His expertise spans digital transformation, big data analytics, and agile product management in technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sectors.

• Education:
  • MBA in Global Management, IE Business School (2015)
  • PhD in Information and Communications Systems, University of Leeds (2008)
  • Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Jordan (2003)

Dr. Awad specializes in enabling national and commercial transformations through AI, IoT, and smart technologies. His work includes leading large-scale public sector initiatives, such as national data governance strategies and agile IT platform modernization. He bridges academic research with industry applications, focusing on business ecosystems and futuristic technology solutions.