Basem Chbaklo is the CIO of the American University in Dubai and the CEO of Creative Technology Solutions which focuses exclusively on helping educational institutions use technology to improve the teaching and learning outcomes. He has been involved in the technology industry since 1993 and over the span of 30 years, he has held various leadership roles with companies in Lebanon, USA, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Basem holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from the American University of Beirut, a Masters in Management from the Lebanese American University, and an MBA in Strategic Management from the Wharton Business School.