Kawther Haciane is a Partner at EY leading the Digital Risk Practice in MENA. With 20+ years of international experience, she has developed expertise in managing complex technological environments and mitigating risks in many large organizations in Canada and the Middle East. Her career spans multiple industries, including oil & gas, financial services, healthcare, and IT consulting. Kawther's dedication to cybersecurity has seen her in pivotal roles such as CISO of National Bank of Canada and Air Transat. She has also led IBM Security business in GCC and Levant.