Marc Kassis is a seasoned executive with extensive expertise in Technologies and Services. Notably, he has driven the establishment of transformative cybersecurity practices in the Middle East, such as creating Atos's regional cybersecurity practice. He founded InoGates to accelerate the growth of cybersecurity businesses in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Starting in November 2016, Marc spearheaded the development of Ingram Micro's cybersecurity strategy as Cybersecurity Division Lead. Prior to this, he served as CEO for Atos Middle East, expanding the company's digital transformation capabilities in the region and establishing Atos's regional cybersecurity practice. As Managing Director for Dassault Systèmes, Marc launched the company's regional affiliate in Dubai in 2012, increasing its visibility and supporting industries through strategic collaborations with local partners. Prior to that, he was based in Doha from 2008 to 2012, leading Alcatel- Lucent's (Nokia) Qatari unit as CEO. Earlier in his career, Marc held various leadership roles within Alcatel (Nokia) in France and Eastern Europe. Marc is actively engaged in the regional business community as a French Foreign Trade Advisor to the French Ambassador, fostering international trade relations and supporting enterprises in the MEA region. Marc holds a Master of Science in Engineering (M.Sc. Eng) from CentraleSupélec. He also earned a Master of Science from Nice-Sophia Antipolis University. Fluent in French, English, and Arabic, Marc is married with two adult children.