Ehsan Khan, Ph.D.
Biography
Dr. Ehsan Khan is a veteran technology entrepreneur and investor with over 25 years of leadership experience, including 15+ years in AI and DataTech. He has launched and scaled multiple startups across AI, TradeTech, EduTech, and AgriTech—building impactful, sustainable solutions rooted in data-driven innovation.
Currently, Dr. Khan serves as the VP Data & AI at GO Telecom and leads the GO AI Hub, positioning GO as a national and regional leader in AI innovation. In this role, he drives large-scale AI adoption across Saudi Arabia, while also building global bridges—connecting the Kingdom’s innovation ecosystem with Silicon Valley, Europe, and beyond. His work directly supports Vision 2030 by fostering knowledge transfer, accelerating digital transformation, and enabling AI-driven competitiveness.
He holds a PhD in Strategy, Programme, and Project Management from SKEMA Business School, France (Valedictorian), and is the author of the world’s first book on Program Governance. His contributions have earned international recognition, including awards from IPMA and PMI, and he frequently speaks at TEDx and global technology forums on the future of AI and digital transformation.
In addition to his startup ventures and corporate leadership, Dr. Khan has led multi-million-dollar ICT programs for government entities, establishing PMOs and governance frameworks.
A strong believer in mentorship, he continues to advise and build ventures that drive real-world impact through emerging technologies—bridging Saudi Arabia with the global AI economy.
Company Profile
GO Telecom
GO is the key Brand of Go Telecom Company, leading Telecommunications Operator in the Middle East.
With more than 200 thousand customers, GO covers voice services and broadband internet services in 12 cities in Saudi Arabia. Partnering with Batelco, a key regional Telecom Operator and major shareholder, has added to Atheeb’s strength in terms of seconded resource and industry knowledge.
On 5 April 2009, GO received a license officially from the Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) after completing all the license issuance requirements. GO Telecom also acquired 2 x 28 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5GHz frequency band across 13 regional divisions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, valued at 520 million Saudi Riyals in addition to a license for advanced fixed telephone lines amounting up to 5 million Saudi Riyals.
The company is the second fixed telecommunication licensed operator (Nomadic) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under the scope of its license, valid for a period of 25 years, the company is allowed to establish and operate a facilities-based public fixed telecommunications network including international gateways and to provide fixed line communication services at the local, national and international levels. Such services include, but are not limited to, the following:
Fixed line voice communication services (Nomadic, VoIP) Fixed broadband data communication services Other relevant services, including: audio, text, VAS, visual and more. The license requires compliance with specific roll-out and coverage obligations, including coverage in seven provinces of the KSA within 5 years of the issuance of the license. GO can proudly claim to have already met this requirement.
A key understanding of advanced business operations and an enviable record of successful adaption of cutting edge network infrastructure models.