Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I am a senior advisor with over 30 years of experience in consulting, telecommunications, and financial services. I help large multinational enterprises identify and execute new innovative business models and opportunities, leveraging my expertise in innovation and transformation, human-centric design, risk management, and data analysis. As the former Global Head of Innovation, Global Functions team at HSBC, I built the necessary capabilities, processes, tooling, and culture to deliver exceptional results and achieve higher returns on innovation investment. I also serve as a board member and advisor for several startups and organizations in the fields of quantum computing, data privacy, and artificial intelligence, where I share my insights and guidance on strategy, innovation, and growth. I am a Harvard and MIT alumni and a guest speaker at the University of Oxford. I am passionate about creating a positive impact and value for my clients, partners, and stakeholders.
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