Kashif Syed

Bridging the Gap Between AI Innovation and Real Business Value.

I am a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience delivering high-impact digital transformations solutions across MEA and North America in Financial Services, Aviation, Manufacturing, Retail & Food Service, Government, Hospitality, Logistics, Consumer Goods and Automotive sectors.

As a Fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and Transformation Director, have worked with C-suite and Leadership at global enterprises like Emirates, Carrefour, P&G, Toyota, KPMG, McDonalds to develop and execute digital transformation strategies for emerging tech and AI to drive growth and operational excellence.

The Value I Deliver

◈ Proven Growth: Consistently surpassed targets, achieving even up to 173% of goals while securing and delivering programs valued at over $185M last 5 yrs.

◈ AI Strategy & Governance: A Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP) with training from The Wharton School in AI Strategy and Business Applications.

◈ Enterprise Transformation: Have lead cross-functional global teams to execute AI/ML roadmaps to enhance productivity.

◈ Operational Excellence: Expert at quantifying the ROI of AI initiatives, ensuring technology adoption aligns with commercial KPIs.

Professional Highlights

◈ Strategic Architect: As Client Partner at BT for Emirates Group drove the digital transformation strategy aligning innovation roadmap with commercial priorities.

◈ Award-Winning Leadership: Awarded BT President’s Club Award (2022) and various honors for driving digital Transformations.

◈ Global Reach: Managed complex portfolios for tier-1 brands like Emirates, Etihad, McDonald’s, Spanish MOFA, P&G, and FAB.

◈ Technical Pedigree: Multiple technical, Program certifications. Engineering degree and an MBA in Strategic Management from the Schulich School of Business.

"AI-First" - I work with your leadership team to ensure AI agents and automations are implemented and drive measurable business value.

📍 Consulting Globally