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Zahed Siddiqui

Zahed Siddiqui

CIO and Head of IT, Melcom Group

Zahed Siddiqui is an experienced IT leader with over 22 years of expertise in driving digital transformation and optimizing technology strategies across diverse industries. As the Group CIO and Head of IT at Melcom Group in West Africa, Zahed has led impactful initiatives that integrate cutting-edge technologies like Oracle ERP and Leafio AI to enhance business operations, streamline processes, and drive profitability. His vast knowledge spans cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and business intelligence, enabling him to deliver strategic solutions that align with organizational goals. Zahed is passionate about leveraging technology to create business value and continues to foster innovation across the companies he works with

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Panel Discussion 2: Key technologies driving CIO priorities

Discussion points:
AI, cloud, and automation: What’s next?
The role of CIOs in shaping sustainable and ethical technology use
Moderator:
CK Bruce | Group CEO | Innovare Group
Panelist:
Zahed Siddiqui | CIO | Melcom Group of Companies
Echezona Agubata | CTO/CIO | Coronation Merchant Bank
Emem Umoh | CISO | Zenith Bank Ghana
Steve Uma | Head, Information Services and Technology | Nsia
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