Sultan Mahmood

Huawei Gulf North, Chief Security Officer

Speaker Bio

Sultan is currently the Chief Security Officer for Huawei Gulf North, based in Doha, Qatar and covers Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. 


In his career spanning over 21 years, Sultan has been delivering direct business values in strategic, complex, multi-year and multi-million-dollar technology initiatives across middle east region.


At Huawei, the stewardship of cybersecurity and privacy protection across Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar forms the cornerstone of Sultan’s mission. Crafting and executing strategic governance policies, his approach is deeply rooted in compliance with local laws and proactive risk management. Engaging with C-suite executives, Sultan’s team cultivates foundational trust and promotes secure solutions, essential in today's interconnected world.


Sultan’s role extends beyond traditional security measures; it involves spearheading organizational culture shifts and pioneering innovative trust-building initiatives. With expertise in cybersecurity complemented by a strong background in Organizational Strategy and customer relationship management, his focus always remains on adding value at both corporate and national levels. Through collaboration and leadership, he is empowering Huawei to navigate the complex landscape of digital security with confidence.

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