Under DED Chairman, I worked for over 2 years on several large-scale initiatives caried out under his leadership. This included as CTO setting up Abu Dhabi Investment Office, CTO for digital bank start-up as well as multiple digital projects under his special projects division. Digital Development Bank start-up:CTO for start-up digital banking design and implementation.• Creation of new organisation with responsibility for operating model, policy, technical design + build strategy, instituted with top-tier consulting partner• Vendor assessment and selection of Cloud technologies, CRM, Treasury, Risk, Credit and Core banking platform• Agile implementation of cutting-edge Azure cloud based digital banking platform architecture with comprehensive microservices based middleware API layerInitiated as a digital transformation of the Khalifa Fund, carried out in parallel with ADIO CTO role before transition to bank team full-time.Abu Dhabi IPO Fund:Technology lead and digital strategy for setup of AD IPO fund organisation, working with multiple stakeholders across AD government to enable digital platform and campaign for the initiative. Setup technology function for fund and implemented digital marketing platform.Abu Dhabi Residents Office:Conception and implementation of a revised digital strategy for the entity. This resulted in the implementation of an integrated digital marketing platform that is both ‘fit for purpose’ and designed with the effective measurement and reporting of performance from the ground up – an integrated digital marketing and analytics e-commerce platform tailored to ADRO outcomes.Lifelong Learning Program:Digital strategy and implementation lead representing DED interests. Lifelong Learning is a cross governmental skills development initiative, comprising a digital e-learning portal aimed all members of Abu Dhabi workforce as well as job seekers.

Key Responsibilities:• ADIO technology strategy and implementation of strategic plan.• The design and implementation of a platform that will manage the ADIO Investor Journey electronically from end-to-end.• Establishing an IT platform/team with enabling process and procedures for the organisation.• Deploying a platform to support Infrastructure Partnership projects procurement.• Implementing a platform to support the Finance, HR and Procurement processes.• Technology delivery for ADIO’s eight international offices.Achievements:• Digitally transformed the organisation through the implementation of an ‘Investor Journey Management’ platform based wholly on SAAS cloud technologies from Microsoft.• Digitised ADIO’s promotion, attraction and investment management processes utilising cloud technologies.• Provided valuable insights into the investor journey through the capture and exploitation of key data points.• Implemented Oracle ERP for Finance, HR and Procurement.• Implemented SAP Ariba for ADIO procurement and the Infrastructure Partnerships (PPP) procurement workstreams.• Established the ADIO technology team with strong Emirati representation augmented with international talent.• Launched ADIO’s international offices.

Emirates Investment Authority (EIA) is the only Sovereign Wealth Fund of the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates. Established in 2007, the EIA has actively sought unique investment opportunities locally, regionally and internationally, focusing on investing in asset classes that will help strengthen and diversify the UAE economy.• Established the EIA IT function from green field state to fully functioning platform, with a 100% UAE national IT team that was recruited and developed into a skilled fully trained, wholly independent team.• Implemented all Applications/Systems, Infrastructure, Operating Model, Governance structures from the ground up.• Digitally transformed the organisation through the implementation an integrated information and knowledge management platform, electronically capturing the whole investment lifecycle from end to end:o Single CEO/Management Team Dashboard of all key management information and materials.o Enabled governance, transparency and collaboration – across all departmentso Full history of all meetings, agendas, minutes, decisions, investments, financial reports, organisational goals - accessible on demand to meet and exceed state audit requirementso Cost effective – smart use of Microsoft platform and internal Emirati IT team kept implementation costs to a minimum.

From joining Apax in 2001 the scope of my role within the business consistently expanded. In 2008 I was awarded the post of Global Director of IT, having acted in an interim capacity for a number of months.The promotion coincided with a business-wide globalisation effort facilitated by Ernst & Young. The programme led to a demanding and ambitious change schedule in which I played a key role – proactively shaping the strategy, defining the projects and leading the IT team in delivering the solutions, resulting in a transformation of IT services capable of supporting a global business.• Implemented all systems that transformed the Apax investment process from spreadsheets/documents to a fully electronic process, with automated reporting and a full historical record of all activities - across deal teams, funds administration, investor relations management and investor reporting This melded in-house developed systems with standard platforms from Sungard Investran, Interaction CRM, to Cognos for IRR performance reporting across 8 Global PE investment funds.• Defined IT work stream of Apax Partners Globalisation Initiative, resulting in a number of significant office-wide projects to support current and future business needs • Worked with COO, Ernst & Young and team to define future Apax IT Governance model• Established effective project process/methodology/monitoring for all IT projects. • Managed the launch of US funds management on the European fund management systems. • Revised IT Operations/Service Desk: Implemented ITIL programme, established improved out of hours helpdesk support to provide the business with effective round-the-clock cover• Actively developed industry round table of private equity IT directors

Updata plc is the UK’s leading supplier of investment software for serious investors. In my time at Updata I played a key role in the growth and success of the company through my involvement in the company’s internet and IT systems development.• Updata software specialised in real time charting and price analysis across equities and fixed income, utilising broadcast data feeds. My role was to translate the desktop software solution into a web delivery system. • Managed, maintained and expanded company websites, systems and Internet based customer resource management system.• Project managed internet and systems development.• Key part of company management team reporting to the board.• Security, procurement of company systems.• Strategic role in determining ongoing Internet systems and application development.• Technology specialist, Senior Developer.

My years at Kingston Smith provided me with extensive office experience having completed tasks for many departments and various partners in the firm. Additionally the firm sponsored my final year at University.• Worked as a computer support assistant in my vacation time.• Provided software and hardware support for over 200 users • Supporting front-office applications • Developed and expanded the company web site, • Database development in MS Access• Established first company Intranet.