Labros Kisouras has spent 33 years in the IT industry with IBM and has more than 25 years of experience in sales and general management, 20 of which as an Executive with International responsibilities.

For the past eight years Labros has held WW sales leadership roles in IBM’s Cloud SW organization and is currently the WW Sales leader for IBM’s Automation SW division with offering that spans the full spectrum of Business & IT process Automation , SW Integration and Run time platforms.

In previous Roles in IBM, Labros led WW Sales for IBM’s Platform as a Service offerings & Application Development tools methodologies (Rational and Telelogic SW Brands).

Labros has a PhD in Computer Science from University of London in Database technology and Application development methodologies, Prior to that he studied and taught Mathematics at University of Athens.

Javier Valencia is currently VP, EMEA Automation Sales in IBM. Prior to this, Javier held the position of VP Security Sales, EMEA in IBM and VP IBM Technology for Spain, Portugal, Greece and Israel and Member of the Steering Committee of IBM Spain. In his more than 25 years of experience in IBM he has assumed various high ranking positions both in Spain and in Europe: Sales Director of IBM Systems in Spain from 2008 to 2011, in 2012 he assumes responsibility for sales of IBM Systems for Europe, in 2013 he is appointed as Vice President of IBM Systems in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Israel, in 2015 assumes responsibility for sales of IBM Software for Southern Europe and in 2017 assumes responsibility for VP IBM Cloud & Cognitive Software for  as head of senior sales in the Information Technology sector he has led transformation projects for multiple companies and in all sectors. Javier holds a degree in Computer Science from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.

Mostafa Zafer is the Vice President, IBM Data, AI, and Automation, Middle East and Africa. In his role, Mostafa is responsible for strategy, sales, revenue, and client advocacy for IBM’s hybrid cloud, data, and AI solutions – a high-growth business that is one of the cornerstones of IBM’s growth strategy. Mostafa has over 20 years of experience in sales and strategy leadership at IBM, where he held several leadership positions in multiple countries. Prior to his current role, he was the Data & AI Leader for MEA, responsible for owning, defining, and executing the Data and AI strategy in the region.

Some of his other key roles include leading IBM’s software business for the Middle East and Pakistan, leading software sales in Saudi Arabia, and acting as global software sales strategy leader in New York. Mostafa also worked on the growth strategy for the Middle East and later on for Africa, as the growth strategy leader for the region. Mostafa is a firm believer in the importance of intersecting strategy, sales leadership and developing solid client partnerships to deliver solutions that make a difference for IBM’s clients and ecosystem in the region.

With over 24 years of experience in the IT industry, I specialize in guiding customers through their digital transformation journeys, helping them realize the value of initiatives around Hybrid Cloud, AI, Hybrid Integration, API Management, and Process Automation.

Jamal Khatouri is a seasoned Sales leader with a finance background, offering a strategic edge in the tech industry. Starting his career in finance, he effectively translates complex technology solutions into business value. At HashiCorp by IBM, he spearheaded the company’s expansion in the Middle East, capitalizing on the region’s growing demand for cloud infrastructure. Jamal has built a strong partner ecosystem and led impactful sales initiatives, tackling key infrastructure management challenges. His leadership empowers developers, operators, and security teams with advanced tools to provision, secure, and manage cloud environments. By combining financial insight with technical acumen, he helps clients understand the ROI of their technology investments. Jamal’s ability to align technology with business goals makes him a vital force in driving innovation and digital transformation across the MENA region as the director sales of this region.

Mohamed T. Fettah is a Senior Solutions Engineer at HashiCorp by IBM, where he supports organizations across the MENA region in modernizing their infrastructure with secure, scalable cloud solutions. With deep expertise in DevOps practices and tools like Terraform, Vault, and Boundary, Mohamed empowers enterprises to adopt Infrastructure as Code and Zero Trust architectures. He brings real-world insights from working with leading companies to solve complex cloud infrastructure challenges. Whether mentoring teams or leading technical sessions, Mohamed is passionate about bridging the gap between operational needs and cloud-native solutions.