Jayakumar Mohanachandran

Jayakumar Mohanachandran is a distinguished technology strategist, award-winning CIO, and visionary entrepreneur shaping the future of enterprise transformation in a digital-first world. With over two decades of leadership across EMEA and APAC, Jay has been at the forefront of cloud innovation, cybersecurity, and IT governance—driving business value at scale for some of the most complex organizations.

A three-time CIO of the Year (GCC), Jay is known for his ability to align technology with boardroom ambition. He currently serves as a Fractional CIO and holds Director Board roles within multiple organizations, helping them navigate the evolving landscape of digital disruption.

As the Co-Founder & CEO of F9 Infotech, he leads F9’s global operations, expanding its footprint across multiple geographies and delivering cutting-edge solutions in multi-cloud and cybersecurity. Beyond F9, Jay serves as the President of the CIO Association, UAE, one of the most influential leadership forums in the world for technology executives. In this capacity, he champions cross-industry collaboration, CXO engagement, and leadership development across the digital ecosystem.

A strategist and storyteller at heart, Jay brings clarity, speed, and conviction to everything he does—bridging technology with real-world business impact, and inspiring leaders to embrace transformation as a competitive edge.