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RIYADH — An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Saudi Arabia was recently lauded for his contributions in technology, leadership, and digital transformation. John Michael Panghulan, currently serving as an Assistant Vice President and IT Project Management Consultant in Riyadh, was recently included in the Top 20 Visionary Digital Transformation Leaders at the CXO Leaders Round Table &amp; Leadership Recognition in Riyadh.Prior to this, he was also in the DT50 – 50 Tech Leaders to Watch in Riyadh (February 2026), Excellence in Global Digital Transformation Leadership from The Global Filipino Magazine in Dubai (January 2026), and Tech 100 – Pioneers of the Digital Age at the Intelligent Data, AI &amp; Automation Summit in Riyadh (October 2025).Panghulan is currently enrolled in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Leaders certification program at Harvard Business School Online, further strengthening his expertise in emerging technologies and leadership.He said he plans to establish a non-profit coaching and training community dedicated to helping OFWs develop skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), project management, and self-development.He has worked on technology initiatives focused on digital transformation, operational project delivery, workplace technology solutions, security systems, data centers, network infrastructure, and audiovisual systems. His role centers on bridging technology, user experience, and business operations to create practical and people-centered solutions.

A Filipino executive in Saudi Arabia has been awarded for his contributions to the growth of the technology sector in the region.

A Filipino executive in Saudi Arabia has been awarded for his contributions to the growth of the technology sector in the region.

OFW awarded for tech leadership in Saudi Arabia

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OFW awarded for tech leadership in Saudi Arabia

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Published May 27, 2026 06:11 PM PHT

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