Nishan Thevathason, Chief Operating Officer for the EMEA region at John Keells IT, is spearheading a strategic expansion in key markets within the Middle East and Africa, fueled by the region’s significant growth momentum. Drawing upon extensive experience dating back to 1999, when the company collaborated with industry giants like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia, Nishan has repositioned John Keells IT as a boutique consultancy and services organization, uniquely focused on optimizing IT and digital investments as a preferred Digital Transformation partner.
Leveraging robust partnerships with industry leaders such as SAP, Microsoft, AWS, GCP, and Redhat, Nishan has set his sights on flourishing markets in the Middle East, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. With a keen focus on conglomerates and sectors like manufacturing, aviation, retail, finance, and telecommunications, he identifies a growing appetite for IT and digital investment. Collaborative engagement with strategic partners and customers forms the bedrock of his approach, resulting in a prestigious client roster including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etisalat, Ooredoo, Aramtec, Conares, Almarai, American Express, and Emirates Steel.
At the heart of John Keells IT’s success in the region lies the core principle of delivering customer success through tailor-made solutions, backed by a diverse and skilled talent pool. Nishan’s vision extends to seeking strategic partnerships and ISVs that complement the company’s solution portfolio, thereby fortifying John Keells IT’s position as the most sought-after partner in the region. With a commitment to helping customers realize optimal value from their IT and digital investments in the data-driven experience economy, Nishan is shaping John Keells IT into a key player in the Middle East and Africa.