The Digital Oil & Gas Summit Advisory Committee
Technology strategist – Business Transformation
Aker BP
Prashant Soni has over 17 years of experience in Oil and Gas sector covering both technical and commercial aspect among other business strategy development and key customer management. He has a Master of Technology degree in ‘Offshore Technology’ along with a PhD in ‘Hydrodynamics of Slender structures’. He has held several management positions in the past and at present contributing to the technology agenda of the company. Thereby assisting in accelerating innovation efforts at Aker BP.
Head of Process Control & IT Engineering Unit
Saudi Aramco
Ahmed is a distinguished OT cybersecurity influencer currently leading the Process Control & IT engineering unit in Saudi Aramco Gas operations. He is equipped with 18 years of expertise in safeguarding critical infrastructures, developing and managing information security management systems (ISMS), and a proven track in enhancing cybersecurity GRC & operation controls. He is also the Digital Transformation lead in his organization with demonstrated excellence in technology deployment and digital maturity.
Ahmed Holds a bachelor’s degree in MIS from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) and a master’s degree in cybersecurity from Georgia Institute of Technology. He also has multiple recognized cybersecurity certifications.
Ahmed is a firm believer in the power and importance of knowledge sharing and volunteerism as he is a member of Information Security Association – Hemaya. He is also a passionate speaker with participation in multiple international summits and conferences.
Chief Data and AI Downstream, Trading and Renewables
Shell
Alessandro Allodi is a senior strategy thinker and leader, operating in the area of management of digital information assets, with over 27 years of experience in Oil & Gas sector. He has a Master Degree in Theoretical Computer Science along with a PhD in Computational Linguistics. He is currently Chief Data Officer (CDO) for Capital Projects and Engineering at Shell where he is responsible for data & digital strategies, implementation roadmaps, governance and transformational change aiming at making the right decisions at the right time of the opportunity realization to ensure greatest value from data during project delivery and after handover to the asset. He also believes that, contrary to popular belief, digital transformation is less about technology and more about people: ” If we do not change how people work and behave, no transformation will happen”
Group CIO
Motor Oil
Mr Nikos Giannakakis holds an MBA in Industrial Systems Administration & BA in Faculty of Physics.
He is an Alumni of the International Institute for Management Development – IMD with 18year experience in Information Technology Executive positions on recognizable Multinational Organizations.
Was included in the list of the top 100 Chief Information Officers for the year 2024.
Leading global teams in region of Digital Innovation and Product Management.
Pioneer of the setup of Global AI Centers of Excellence in Organizations as British American Tobacco and Motor Oil Hellas.
