I'm a senior corporate executive with the soul of a startup entrepreneur and a data-driven innovator writing about integrating Data and AI in classic company environments, empowering everyone to harness the potential of technology for sustainable growth.

In today's rapidly evolving science and technology landscape, organizations must leverage data and AI to meet their daily business needs and stay competitive. However, many businesses need help adopting the digital transformation required to exceed customer expectations.

As Chief Data & AI Officer of Merck Group, I lead the Merck Data & AI Organization, delivering strategy, value, architecture, governance, engineering, and operations across the whole company globally. Hand in hand with Merck’s business sectors and their data offices, we harness the power of Data & AI. I am glad to be part of Merck as another curious mind dedicated to human progress.

Over my years of experience in startups, in IT, consulting major corporations, and obtaining leadership responsibility, I have developed a strong understanding of the intersection between business and technology. I have a growth mindset, and my strength for seeing a tiny bit into the future and translating it into the present means I’m always trying to stay ahead of the curve.

Born in Egypt and raised in three different states in Germany, I celebrate my multicultural background and use it to inform my commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a father of two amazing daughters, I advocate for a more equal workplace to ensure a better future for the next generation. I strive to be the best ally I can be, making these values the cornerstone of my leadership approach.