Chief Information Officer, Bayport Financial Services
Mohammed Dawood serves as the Chief Information Officer at Bayport Financial Services, a role where he expertly combines his robust academic background with extensive practical experience. He holds a BCom in IT Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, providing him with a comprehensive grasp of both technological intricacies and strategic business imperatives. His career features substantial experience across critical domains including IT Infrastructure, Operations, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and Cybersecurity. Mohammed has held senior leadership positions within large, prominent organisations, notably as Group Infrastructure Manager at Sun International and IT Manager at Motus Car Rental. In these roles, he was instrumental in optimising IT landscapes and ensuring operational resilience. At Bayport, Mohammed is now at the forefront, driving the company's strategic adoption of automation and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency and revolutionise customer interactions. His leadership in digital transformation is directly linked to delivering seamless and innovative financial services solutions, with a keen focus on the customer experience (CX). Beyond his impactful professional contributions, Mohammed is deeply rooted in his personal life; his family serves as his primary source of motivation and inspiration. In his leisure time, he finds solace and enjoyment in the focused tranquillity of fishing.