Joud Khattab is a technology and data professional, entrepreneur, and international development practitioner with more than 10 years of experience spanning technology, data science, information management, academia, and entrepreneurship.

He is currently a Chevening Scholar at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), pursuing an MSc in Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation (MISDI), with a focus on digital innovation, technology strategy, and the role of emerging technologies in transforming organisations and economies.

Joud is also Partner & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Bidayah, a Syrian venture builder and business enablement platform with a regional presence. Bidayah builds and invests in ventures, supports founders and startups, and helps companies and investors enter and operate in the Syrian market. As CTO, Joud leads the technology and digital direction of the venture builder and its portfolio, while contributing to venture development, innovation programmes, and the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Prior to starting his studies at LSE, Joud served as an Information Management Officer with UNICEF, leading the development of data systems, analytics, dashboards, and digital solutions supporting humanitarian programming and evidence-based decision-making. His United Nations experience also includes roles with UNDP and UN-ESCWA, working across information management, data analytics, digital systems, and development programmes.

Alongside his professional career, Joud has more than five years of academic teaching experience in software engineering, data science, and technology-related disciplines. He has contributed to curriculum development, mentored students and young professionals, and supported technology and innovation projects.

Beyond his professional roles, Joud is actively engaged in entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, and digital innovation. He has organised and contributed to numerous initiatives, programmes, and events supporting entrepreneurs, startups, technologists, and young leaders. He serves as a Youth Ambassador and international jury member with the World Summit Awards (WSA) and has represented and contributed to technology and innovation communities at regional and international forums.

His work and contributions have received several recognitions, including being named Startup Syria Fellow of the Year and receiving Third Place in the Arab Youth Technology Fellowship.

Joud holds a Master’s degree in Big Data Science from the Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology, alongside Bachelor’s degrees in Software Engineering and Business Administration. Through his work across technology, international development, academia, and venture building, he focuses on leveraging data, AI, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship to build impactful solutions and strengthen emerging ecosystems.