Speaker Bio
Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) | AI & Data Strategist | Technology Leader
İnanç Çakıroğlu is the Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Veon. Appointed in 2024, he oversees enterprise-wide technology strategy, digital transformation, IT operations, cybersecurity, and data governance across the telecom group’s diverse portfolio.
With over 30 years of experience in technology leadership, İnanç has been instrumental in aligning IT and business strategies to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence. He collaborated closely with the executive management team and board of directors to define and execute the company's technology vision, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of AI, data analytics, and digital transformation.
İnanç played a critical role in strengthening the organization’s data foundation, improving data governance, and enhancing data quality—core challenges in the telecom sector. He is focused on leveraging AI and advanced analytics to drive business outcomes, optimize operations, and enhance customer experiences. His leadership extends to cybersecurity strategy, cloud infrastructure modernization, and enterprise architecture, ensuring the resilience and security of the group’s technology landscape.
Before assuming his current role, İnanç held senior executive positions across AI, data science, analytics, and software engineering in leading global organizations in EMEA region and North America. His deep expertise spans across digital transformation, OSS/BSS solution stack development and implementation, AI-driven automation, enterprise IT strategy, machine learning, and business intelligence. He has also led large-scale infrastructure operations, including cloud transformation, and cybersecurity frameworks.
İnanç is also a recognized thought leader in AI and generative AI, having built AI accelerators for software development.
Beyond his corporate leadership, he is an accomplished educator, speaker, and author, frequently delivering lectures and presentations on AI, data science, and technology trends.
Inanc holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a MBA degree in Marketing.