Bilel Jamoussi

Bilel Jamoussi

Dr Bilel Jamoussi, a distinguished engineer and diplomat, serves as the Deputy to the Director and Chief of Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department at the ITU Standardization Bureau (TSB) in Geneva. His mission includes establishing international standards to advance global connectivity and digital transformation. Previously, he was Chief of the Study Groups Department at ITU-TSB (2010-2023). Through this, he paved the way for the creation of digital payments guidelines and standards that aim to foster financial inclusion on a global scale. Key achievements under his tenure have been important new standards while effectively managing staff by recruiting new talent, improving gender balance, delivering new work methods, and staying within budget.

Before 2010, he held executive roles, including Director of Standards for Nortel, and contributed to over 90 international standards bodies. With a PhD in Computer Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, he’s an IEEE Senior Member and has served on the IEEE-SA Board of Governors. A key voice in the global ICT arena, he’s a regular keynote speaker at events like the Global Cybersecurity Forum and is frequently interviewed by top media outlets. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, with knowledge in Spanish and German, Bilel’s global perspective is shaped by his experiences in Tunisia, Canada, the USA, and Switzerland.

Speaker Details
  • Company
    International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
  • Profession
    Deputy Director of TSB & Chief, Study Groups & Policy Department (SPD)