Neetan Chopra is the Group Chief Technology Officer of Dubai Holding, where he is responsible for driving digital, analytics and technology outcomes for the overall Group and co-creating new digital business models. Neetan is a digital leader with long-standing experience in technology implementation, impacting the core of companies’ business models, including customer experience, operational excellence and operating culture.

Prior to joining Dubai Holding, Neetan was the Senior Vice President at Emirates Group, where he was responsible for the Group’s technology and innovation strategy. Neetan was instrumental in developing the digital vision of Emirates, steering the global Innovation ecosystem, creating a world-class enterprise architecture function and establishing a real-time, cognitive customer hub.

Neetan began his career at Accenture, where he delivered several IT strategy, technology and restructuring assignments as a Senior Consultant. Neetan holds several board and advisory positions with technology companies and start-ups. He is a TEDx speaker and frequently speaks on topics such as digital transformation, emerging business models and change management.

Neetan holds a Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA) from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli, India, Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Bradford, UK and a Bachelor’s in Physics (Honors) from Delhi University, India.