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Information security leader coupled with technical acumen and extensive exposure in Information Security Operations, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Information Security Strategies, AI Security and Governance, Block Chain Security, Cloud Security, Data Privacy, Information Systems Audits. MS–Cyber Law and Information Security, IIIT-A | LLB | B.Sc. (Computer Science-Hons) | CISA | CISM | AI Governance Trained | Certified Blockchain Security Expert | Ex PCI QSA | Ex. PCIP | ISO27001-LA | PECB-CLCM | PECB-CLSIM | PECB-ITCGM | API Security Architect

re you a leading multi-national Organization with heavy reliance on Technology? Do you feel frustrated integrating new technologies, blocking security breaches and ensuring Business/IT Alignment? Would you like to achieve a secure digitally driven culture and Technology aware environment that drives your business forward? Would you like to have someone with diverse local and multinational experience in the region managing different teams and technologies ? If YES, then I can help you. As a globally recognized cybersecurity and technology executive, I help organizations design and implement secure digital transformation strategies that deliver resilience, innovation, and compliance. With over 20 years of experience across the UAE, Egypt, and GCC, I’ve served as CISO, CTO, vCISO, Head of Engineering and head of cyber defense for major banks, national infrastructure, and tech-driven enterprises. I also serve as a Global Ambassador for Responsible AI, advocating for ethical frameworks in AI adoption and cybersecurity. Core Competencies: 1. Business-Aligned Cybersecurity Strategy 2. Threat Intelligence, SOC & Incident Response Leadership 3. Enterprise Architecture, Cloud & Security Infrastructure 4. AI Governance, Ethical AI, & Risk-Aware Transformation 5. Regulatory Compliance: NESA, SAMA, NCA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SWIFT 6. Budget Oversight & ROI-Driven Innovation 7. Cross-Border Team Leadership & Vendor Management Key Achievements: 1. Delivered $50M+ in transformation impact across banking, payments, and oil & gas 2. Built enterprise-grade SOC from scratch in under 9 months 3. Reduced security breaches to zero via defense-in-depth and awareness programs 4. Achieved ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 compliance for more than 10,000 employee operations 5. Arab CISO of the year, Finalist for EC-Council CISO of the Year, CISO 100, and multiple MVP awards 6. Board Member – EC-Council CCISO Advisory | Global Council for Responsible AI

Managing Director at Formula by Cointelegraph, operating at the intersection of data intelligence and institutional decision-making. Executive leader with 16+ years of experience across finance, telecom, energy, and large-scale digital transformation. Focused on institutional Web2 → Web3 adoption. At scale, pilots and launches depend less on technology and more on recognition beyond the pilot environment. Without it, momentum remains incomplete. Backed by Cointelegraph’s data-driven media platform and fact-checked intelligence, Formula works with verified market signals, not narratives built just for attention. Creator of Pilot-to-Scale Blueprint™ — a methodology converting listing moments into scale-ready roadshows designed for recognition, trust, and institutional confidence. Building systems, not noise.

Shaima is a commercial tech leader with over fifteen years of experience building & leading commercial teams for tech companies in e-commerce, payments, and digital media. Shaima’s professional global exposure ranges broadly from global multi-nationals, startup, as well as a founder. As an ex-Booking.com & Yahoo!, Shaima spearheaded the region’s expansion and growth and lately led Tamara’s (an Arab BNPL company) commercial developments by managing their multi-market teams across the Middle East & Africa. Shaima has worked with high-profile brands and has generated over $15B of revenue across key industries such as airlines, financial institutions, telcos, e-commerce, FMCG, and government entities and built a strong network of C-level individuals. Shaima’s passion is to work with organizations to drive gender parity in the workplace and leadership positions. In her TEDx talk titled “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Women in Tech’s Promise,” Shaima highlights her personal goal to increase women’s involvement in the industry and advocates a sustainable environment that can drive a path to success.

I am a seasoned business strategist having 16 plus years of experience in corporate strategy, product management, and the digital domain, with a core focus on Fintech, digital payments, cards, credit, digital banking, eCommerce (B2C and B2B), and wealth management. As a New Product Development Professional (NPDP®) with a unique blend of business acumen and techno-functional expertise, I specialize in fintech innovation, banking partnerships & banking technology. My areas of expertise span digital channels (mobile and internet banking), social banking, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, chatbots, cross-border remittances, foreign exchange, community building, and eCommerce ecosystems. I have a proven track record of driving product management initiatives across multiple domains. Over the years, I have honed my proficiency in key disciplines such as business strategy, product strategy, digital transformation, banking technology, mobile technologies, pmo, product innovation, digital wallets, money transfer solutions, agile methodologies, brand management, leadership, project management, and business process re-engineering. This diverse skill set enables me to align innovative product development with strategic business goals, delivering impactful and sustainable outcomes.

Rajneel Kumar is a fintech and proptech entrepreneur with a strong focus on building scalable, technology-led infrastructure for the modern rental ecosystem. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Rentify, a UAE-based platform designed to simplify and modernise rent payments through embedded finance and AI-native systems. Prior to co-founding Rentify, Rajneel built his career across technology-led and operations-driven roles, where he developed a strong foundation in product execution, operational strategy, and customer-centric problem solving. His early professional journey exposed him to the complexities of scaling businesses, building systems from the ground up, and aligning technology with real-world user needs — experience that would later shape his approach as a founder and operator. At Rentify, Rajneel leads operations, product execution, and strategic partnerships, playing a pivotal role in translating vision into execution. From early product development to building a robust ecosystem of banking and payments partners, he has been instrumental in shaping Rentify’s end-to-end rent payments and collections infrastructure — one that reduces friction for tenants while providing landlords with greater predictability, transparency, and control. With a deep understanding of financial systems, real estate workflows, and consumer behaviour, Rajneel has helped position Rentify beyond a transactional solution, evolving it into a trusted infrastructure layer for renting in the UAE. His work spans operational scale-up, compliance-led onboarding, customer experience design, and cross-functional team building, ensuring innovation is balanced with regulatory rigour and long-term sustainability. Rajneel has also been closely involved in Rentify’s growth journey, including early fundraising milestones, ecosystem partnerships, and active engagement with the broader fintech and startup community in the region. Known for his hands-on leadership style, he brings a strong execution mindset to building teams, processes, and partnerships that scale. An active voice within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Rajneel regularly shares insights on startup building, resilience, and the realities of scaling technology businesses in emerging markets. Driven by a belief that financial systems should adapt to real consumer needs and not legacy practices, he continues to focus on building inclusive, efficient, and future-ready solutions for the rental and payments landscape.

With over 15 years in retail banking and card solutions, I bring a robust background in sales, customer relationship management, and business development. My experience spans both local and international organizations, where I’ve consistently driven strategic growth. Known for analytical prowess and adaptability, I excel in aligning business objectives with effective solutions. As a strong team player and independent contributor, I prioritize multi-tasking and deadline management to achieve goals. Let’s connect to explore synergies in banking ,Fintech innovation and customer-focused solutions

I am currently leading senior level assignments in Asset Management Business looking at Seed stage, Venture Capital, Private Equity and Equity Linked Investments focused on Emerging Markets and Middle East I am proactive and result oriented in various aspects of investments. I believe in hands on management style in the development and implementation of strategic plans, to ensure business growth. I have been sourcing, evaluating, structuring, investing and exiting investments across various sectors. I have developed excellent communication skills while interacting with various corporate heads, financial institutions, regulatory bodies and management of portfolio companies. I have interacted with investors at regular intervals. Organized and managed LP meetings to ensure continued support in multiple funds, with investors (existing as well as potential for future funds). Was part of the team that raised over US$ 1.3 bn across 4 Funds. I have ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements and adhered to commitments made in the Fund’s prospectus with the investors. I have diversified experience in sectors like cement, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure (including airport construction & management, power transmission, regasification, power generation and logistics), telecom (including cross continent undersea cables), healthcare, financial services, education and real estate. I have evaluated over 50 start-ups, especially in the field of ecommerce, micro finance, block chain technology, rural healthcare and pharma distribution.

Salis Payment Solutions LLC is a joint venture between CredoPay, an India-based Fintech Technology platform, and OCS Infotech, a group company of The Zubair Corporation. We are a one-stop solution for unified acquiring, multi-channel payment processing and connected banking solutions to banks, neo-banks, payment facilitators, merchant acquirers, fintech companies and ISOs in the Middle East. We offer a secure, robust, certified, and scalable solution to our clients in various business engagement models – SAAS/PAAS/Managed Services to suit their business and commercial needs. Our onboarding process is simple with flexible payment acceptance channels, improved business performance and access to a wide range of end-to-end merchant services, ensuring a superior experience. We have a wide-ranging portfolio of POS devices already certified on the platform. These include state-of-the-art Android-based Smart POS systems that can come pre-loaded with multiple merchant Apps as required to offer the complete set of services available. Alternatively, our platform provides the option of collecting payments via a smartphone using our SalisPay Soft POS app. This powerful Soft POS system can manage the entire merchant and transaction life cycle and is Multi-Channel, Multi-Vendor capable.

Saad Hazari is a fintech entrepreneur, published author, and former National Soccer League athlete. He is the Founder and CEO of Sarf, a technology platform focused on enabling secure, transparent, and interest-free peer-to-peer lending and AI-driven financial solutions. Saad holds a Master’s degree in Applied Analytics from Columbia University and has extensive experience in fintech research, blockchain innovation, and digital payments. He is a frequent speaker at global finance and technology conferences and is recognized for his work advancing ethical and inclusive financial systems.