Qais Mershed
Strategic Expert & Consultant in Enterprise Governance
Executive Summary
Strategic Expert in Enterprise Governance with over 35 years of professional experience across the oil, government, technology, and consulting environments in Kuwait and the GCC. Focused on designing and operating governance systems that enable better enterprise decisions, create sustainable value, optimize risk, and make effective use of resources.
Core Specialties
- Enterprise Governance Advisory
- Governance System Design & Implementation (COBIT 2019)
- Governance of Digital Transformation, AI, Technology & Risk
- Executive Advisory & Decision-Support Frameworks
- Executive Education & Professional Training
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Computer Science
Kuwait University - COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation Certificate
ISACA - Enterprise Governance of Materials Management
Virtual Conference Speaker
Professional Experience
Founder & Strategic Consultant
EGIT Consult
Leading Enterprise IT Governance and Digital Transformation initiatives across public and private sector organizations in the GCC, focusing on designing and implementing COBIT® 2019–based governance systems and delivering certified training programs.
Strategic Projects & Training Programs in IT Governance
University Partnerships
Developed and implemented customized institutional and professional training programs in Enterprise Governance of Information Technology (EGIT) in partnership with leading regional universities.
Consultant
CITRA Kuwait
Contributed to the modernization of Kuwait’s National IT Governance Framework and digital transformation roadmap (Digital Government 2035). Led initiatives to draft IT governance policies and regulatory standards for the public sector.
Team Leader, IT Planning & Senior IT Roles
Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
Served for over 31 years in progressive IT operations, application management, enterprise systems, and strategic planning roles. Led enterprise IT planning, integrated IT governance using COBIT-2019, and aligned technology strategy with corporate objectives.
Member – National IT Governance Framework Development Committee
General-Secretariat of The Supreme Council for Planning and Development
Served as an oil sector representative, contributing to the design of Kuwait’s national IT governance framework and drafting IT policies aligned with international best practices.
Systems Analyst & Software Developer
Kuwait University
Delivered end-to-end information systems solutions for government and private-sector organizations, including project management and inventory systems, while combining mathematical modeling and business analysis.
