In a world defined by transformation, few leaders embody purposeful progress as powerfully as Asem Galal, a visionary advocate for growth and innovation.

With more than three decades of global experience, Galal has earned international recognition for his role in steering organizations toward sustainable success.

Asem’s career began in the early 1990s at the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), where he cultivated a deep understanding of how technology can empower institutions. His journey soon led him to influential roles at Microsoft, HP, and McAfee, where he advanced through product management, marketing, and sales.

In 2008, he co-founded Galal & Karawi Consulting (G&K), a Dubai-based firm built on the conviction that true growth stems from transformation of business models, human capital, and digital capabilities.

“Innovation is critical ingredient of business disruption. We’ve seen the first wave of new companies with digital transformation, AI will bring about the second wave.”

G&K’s achievements have been formally verified through the Dubai AI Seal, awarded by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI).

Asem’s insights on innovation, digital leadership, and organizational transformation have been featured on Forbes, CNBC Arabia, Sky News Arabia, and Asharq by Bloomberg.

“Asem Galal represents the kind of leadership our region needs—visionary, ethical, and deeply committed to transforming organizations through people and purpose.”

— Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President, AI in Dubai Conference.