IBM Consulting appoints Ibrahim Shouman as Leader of Abu Dhabi business

IBM Consulting has welcomed back Ibrahim Shouman to the firm, appointing him as a Partner and Leader of its Abu Dhabi business.

Ibrahim Shouman has over two decades of experience in the business consulting and IT industry, having worked with multiple global multinational companies.

He joins IBM Consulting from Microsoft, where he most recently led the Enterprise Major Clients segment in the Abu Dhabi market. Before that, he spent four years at Accenture, where he held senior roles in business development and sales, and a dozen years at IBM in its Middle East business.

Shouman brings extensive experience in commercial leadership to his new role, as well as expertise in topic such as consulting, digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, blockchain, automation, data centers, business continuity, managed services, and ERP implementation.

“I am passionate about helping organizations harness technology to drive operational excellence, achieve sustainable growth, and – most importantly – realize value. I look forward to driving that passion at IBM Consulting,” said Shouman.

Lula Mohanty, Managing Partner for the Middle East & Africa at IBM Consulting, said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ibrahim. This strategic addition to our leadership team underscores IBM’s commitment to the region and our growth strategy in Abu Dhabi. He brings a wealth of experience and a passion for driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.”