An interview where I discussed how can design help you re-imagine the way your company relies on digital transformation, with its customers, stakeholders and employees.
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I was invited to join a selected panel of experts and participate as a jury on the Effie Awards. The effies recognize the best marketing execution campaigns and tactics across all industries. A great privilege and honor to be part of such a prestigious award.
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A conversation on Digital Transformation and the need for MEA companies to embrace digital technologies, not to create insular advances, but rather to reinvent their customer experiences and therefore their operations.
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Al finalizar sus estudios de posgrado, el año 2008, se incorporó a Booz & Company en Dubai y dos años más tarde entró a trabajar a Etisalat como director de estrategia, a cargo de 10 países en África. Luego fue promovido a vicepresidente de marketing de la misma empresa, en la que trabajó hasta este año.
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Inspiration and future will be the base of the Third International Seminar of America Digital Latin American Congress of Business & Technology 2017, where best sellers authors, disruptive enterprise founders that had transform the way we live and do business, global leaders & world level experts will inspire us with their experience and vision about the changes we should confront as executives, companies and society in the digital era to maintain our competitiveness.
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Head of Portfolio and Investment Management - Aramco Entrepreneurship Ventures Co. Ltd.
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JJ is the IBM Digital Transformation Leader and will be speaking at the Mobile Conference on The Pathway to Your Digital Evolution on May 31 @ 10am
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JJ joined Harvard Business Review for their Digital Transformation day in partnership with IBM. At the event, JJ delivered a keynote focused on Digital Reinvention and how companies can embrace digital to transform.
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JJ discussed digital transformation with leading Turkish media highlight keys to success and how to transform Turkish companies. The interview covered the different stages of transformation and JJ's particular vision on how to embark on it. Finally, the interview covered IBM's Watson and its approach to Health among other industries.
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A column published on Entrepreneur Magazine about the design concept's evolution.
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A column published on ITP.net about Digital Transformation, its challenges and how relevant is for UAE businesses to embark on it.
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His drive and expertise has led to him to hold senior positions with global multinationals including IBM, Orange, TeliaSonera, Etisalat and Booz&Company. In line with this and by creating and successfully trading three start-ups, invested in 14 companies and mentored more than a 100 companies., J.J. combines a unique blend of corporate, consulting and entrepreneurial experience. He has also advised the UN and OECD in mobility and innovation.
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Juan Jose is always a bet on the sure thing. I specially appreciate his ability to work under very tight deadlines. His expertise, focus, and creativity under pressure make him a tremendous asset to any team.
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I invited JJ to be on the program to learn about his view on entrepreneurship today, understand his approach to idea validation and how we can incorporate a culture of innovation in our organisations.
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Majed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource Zone, said: “The availability of the right framework of mentorship, funds, and expert support form the most vital elements for success of a start-up. ‘Get in the Ring’ addresses all these points and provides a comprehensive platform to transform a good business model into a great business model.
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SPI Group is a well known publishing house in the Middle Eastern region. The group possesses three premium publications: Intelligent SME, Robust RAK and Apps Middle East. The group also conducts the Emirates NBD Global Business Series, The SME World Summit and The Global App Summit.
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Throughout his career, Juan Jose has been awarded with a number of recognitions including: INSEAD-Eli Lilly Innovation Award, President of the INSEAD Entrepreneurship Club, France Telecom’s Andre Cloud Excellence Award, Fundacion Carolina / Spanish Government Excellence Scholarship, Mercator Foundation’s 500 new young Chilean leaders. One of the 3 ambassadors for HP for middle east.
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Juan Jose De La Torre, VP of digital at Intigral, says: “MENA’s digital startup sector is in a growth phase, and receiving over 150 quality applicants for Afkar.me’s second intake is testament to that. We truly believe that this region has the ability to produce digital products that will not only take off in the region, but gain global recognition. Afkar.me is one step on the journey for entrepreneurs, providing everything they need to turn their ideas into a viable product or business, including access to market.
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