Imad Abou Haidar

Senior Executive, Advisor, Board Member and Investor in Banking Software, Fintech, and Digital Transformation Imad is a pioneer and recognised leader in transforming the global financial services industry through innovative financial software and consulting solutions. As an executive with 30 years’ global leadership experience, Imad has held pivotal roles in sales, strategy, alliances management, global partnerships and business development with the world’s top fintech companies. Imad is known for building long-term, value-adding relationships with customers, stakeholders and industry partners. Imad is seen as a passionate customer advocate and mentor in engaging and retaining high-value client portfolios. Across his career, clients have continually sought Imad’s leadership and expertise for repeat engagements across multiple geographic locations. With finely honed skills in enterprise-level negotiation and global deal structuring, Imad has built a reputation as a respected financial services and banking industry partner and advisor. Imad has demonstrated success leading, managing and developing multi-cultural teams, with more than 15 years experience in Asia Pacific. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ▶ Founded Asia Pacific operations for a global corporation, returning a 30% contribution to total revenue in 4 years. ▶ Drove double-digit regional growth and led fastest-growing region worldwide. ▶ Won and managed several high-profile, multimillion dollar deals, delivering best-in-class technology solutions for the world’s leading banks and financial services organisations. ▶ Launched subsidiary of a worldwide analytics software firm, delivering profitability and market leadership. ▶ Turned around and transformed the ailing 150 M USD a year Apac business of the third largest fintech in the world and built and lead a team delivering consistently customer value and double digit growth EXPERTISE: Business Transformation | Business Strategy | Emerging Markets | Enterprise Risk Solutions | Platform-as-a-Service Strategy | Customer Engagement | Global Leadership | Innovation | Change Management | End-to-End Software Solutions | Revenue & Profit Growth