Mr Faisal Al – Qadi

Acting Chief Information Security Officer
Bank AlJazira

Bio:

Faisal Al-Qadi is a seasoned information security professional with over 12 years of Banking Cybersecurity experience, in which 8 years were focused on specializing in Information Security GRC, during which time he has helped in assuring the implementation of controls and identifying risks which aligned with the security strategy and to protect their critical information assets in the digital transformation era. He is a passionate advocate for cybersecurity awareness and education, and he is committed to helping build a strong cybersecurity posture that is sustainable for the future.

Mr. Yzelle De Wet

Product and Solution Director
KnowledgeNet

Bio:

Yzelle started his career as a technical consultant with Informix specialized in working with complex Financial Data and was one of the first Data Warehouse practitioners in the region. Yzelle continued his career with Hewlett Packard in the Financial Services practice enabling financial institutions with the latest data driven technology solutions. Yzelle shifted over to Private Equity where he served as a CIO and focused on early adoption of Open Banking by digitizing BYPL for the fintech sector whilst developing opportunities for the Fintech sector to collaborate with traditional banks. Yzelle holds an MSc in Computer Science and various other technology and managerial academic certifications.

Mr. Bilal Khan

Head of Embedded Banking
Cutting-edge Digital Bank in KSA

Bio:

Bilal is a passionate professional with a primary focus on Fintechs, Venture Building, and API Banking, he brings a wealth of experience to the financial sector. With a proven track record, having previously spearheaded various Fintech startups. Currently, he is the Head of Embedded Banking at a cutting-edge Digital Bank based in KSA.

Dr. Ahmed Darwish

Head of Digital Delivery
Bank Albilad

Bio:

When organizations are struggling to manage their digital transformation and portfolio, Ahmed Darwish is one of the few in the middle east to consult for outstanding results. With over 28 years of experience working for IBM, Fujitsu, Siemens, Al Rajhi, Alinma, and Al Bilad Bank, accompanied with track record of services, products, projects, and portfolio management, Ahmed can lead organizations into success. Ahmed is the author of the Service Management approach "SLAStand" (2005), PMO Transformation process "PMOTrans" (2014) and the Digital Delivery process "RASHEEQ" (2019) developed for Fujitsu, Saudi Fransi Capital and Bank Albilad, respectively. PMI nominated him as the chairperson of the translation of PMBOK© 5th edition and a reviewer of the PMP® Exams. Ahmed is holding a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) degree in Digital Government from Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) and Grenoble Ecole De Management (GEM). He is also holding a master degree in Computer Engineering and BSC in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Cairo University (1999 and 1992 respectively.) For over 16 years, Ahmed has enriched the knowledge of the professional community in over one hundred events as a public speaker in Digital Transformation, Digital Payments, PMO transformation, PMP®/Project Management, and Soft Skills.

Mr. Suhaib Al-Hosainy

Chief Risk Officer
SaudiEXIM

Bio:

Suhaib Al-Hosainy, Chief Risk Officer at SaudiEXIM, 18+ Years' banking experience with diversity in Banking Technology, Corporate Banking, and Risk Management.

Mr. Ismael Mohamed

Director, Agile Practices
Leading Bank in KSA

Bio:

Ismael Mohamed is a highly experienced Canadian professional, boasting a successful corporate career spanning over 26 years. With expertise in banking, telecom, digital transformation, and Open Banking, Ismael has held key positions in operational management, service delivery, and agile methodologies. His extensive experience in the banking industry includes over 11 years dedicated to the digital space. Ismael holds an MBA from Royal Roads University, specializing in Management Consulting, he has also earned the prestigious Chartered Manager (CMgr.) designation from the Canadian Institute of Management. Ismael’s commitment to knowledge sharing is evident through his past lecturing engagements at the Arab Open University. Furthermore, he has generously taught the Scrum Master Course for the past three years to over 300 professionals on a pro bono basis to spread advance Scrum Framework in industry.

Mr. Sultan Albayhani

Head - Open Banking Business
Riyad Bank

Bio:

Sultan is an accomplished and oriented senior-level payments solutions professional, orchestrated with ten years of successful experience in B2B marketing and product management and payments solutions; highly skilled in all facets of advanced payments products, building fintech opportunities, and leveraging on open banking. Sultan is currently responsible for leading the open banking framework strategic direction and execution, with the aim of creating value for customers, fintech, and the bank. He possesses proven product management and business development skills. Sultan has a strong track record of launching and managing innovative products and services that enhance customer experience, increase revenue, and foster financial inclusion.

Mr. Mohammed Fayez Alshehri

Chief of Data and Information Security
Al-Amthal Finance Co.

Bio:

Mohammed Alshehri is an esteemed Chief of Data & Information Security Officer with an extensive background in data governance and information security, with 10+ years of expertise, he is a leading expert in unlocking the power of data and cybersecurity. Mohammed Holding master’s degree in information security and assurance, Bachelor degree in Computer Science, and 20+ professional certificates in Information Security, Project Management, Business Administration, Innovative Leadership, FinTech, and Data Governance.

Mr. Basil Dudin

Head of Digital Acquisition and Customer Experience
Emirates NBD(KSA)

Mr. Amsal Kapetanovic

Head of BFSI and Fintech MENA

Bio:

Meet Amsal Kapetanovic, our esteemed speaker for today's event, speaking on Banking Transformation in Customer Experience. With a robust 8-year background working on various leadership roles, focused on banking and fintech sector across the MENA region, Amsal has been at the forefront of shaping Customer Experience and engagement strategies for major banks. Working with Infobip, a global platform facilitating seamless communication between businesses and their end-users, Amsal leads cross-functional teams dedicated to developing innovative CX solutions for leading banks in the region.

His commitment to staying ahead of industry trends has positioned him as a thought leader. Amsal is devoted to leveraging AI-powered solutions not only to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty but also to drive tangible improvements in the financial performance of banks.

Passionate about the transformative impact of AI, Amsal has witnessed firsthand how these technologies elevate the industry, leading to increased revenues and profitability. His insights into the relationship between technological innovation and customer focus make him a respected expert in the field.

Join us in welcoming Amsal Kapetanovic as he shares his experiences and expertise in navigating the intersection of AI, customer experience, and financial success.

Amsal, with his leadership at Infobip, truly embodies a catalyst for change in the world of banking transformation.

Mr. Abdullah Al Ba

Chief Data Officer
Abdul Latif Jameel United Finance

Mr Abhishek Pratap Singh

Chief Information Security Officer
National Bank Of Oman

Bio:

Abhishek Pratap Singh, An alumnus of King's college London is currently working as Chief Information Security Officer of NBO. He is also Deputy chairman of Cyber security council of Oman Bank’s association (OBA) With approx. one and a half decade of work experience with Banking, Finance, and Insurance sector he evolved as a professional with in-depth cyber and business knowledge. He was honored, as 'Cybersecurity Leader and influencer' in 2021, 2022 and 'Excellence' award by 'ISACA' in 2017.

Mr. Basil Dudin

Head of Digital Acquisition and Customer Experience
Emirates NBD(KSA)