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Bashar Kilani

Managing Director, Accenture

Bashar is Managing Director at Accenture based in Dubai and a member of the Growth Markets leadership team focusing on Digital Economy market making trends that accelerate growth, transform operations, and enable organizations to build their digital core. A seasoned Corporate Executive (Accenture & IBM) & Advisory Board Member with a track record of leadership positions in sales & marketing, business consulting, engaging new markets, managing change, people management and driving operational excellence. His international career spans the USA, Europe and the Middle East. Bashar is passionate about thought leadership and has spoken at several international & regional forums. He attended many Executive Development programs (HBS, IMD, INSEAD) and holds an MBA in Management (Henley Business School), an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering (University of Surrey) and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (University of Jordan). On a personal note, Bashar is married and a father of two teenagers. He loves traveling, reading on history & culture and tries to walk at least 10,000 steps a day.

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