Nadir Ibrahim, MBA
About Nadir Ibrahim, MBA
Nadir Ibrahim, MBA, is the Director of Banking & Modernization Architecture at CIBC, with over 20 years of experience in digital solutions and technology strategy in the banking sector.
Current Role at CIBC
Nadir Ibrahim currently holds the position of Director, Banking & Modernization Architecture at CIBC. He began this role in 2022, working in a hybrid capacity in Toronto, Ontario. His role focuses on the modernization of banking services, leveraging his extensive experience in digital transformation and technology strategy within the banking sector.
Previous Roles and Industry Experience
Nadir Ibrahim's career spans over two decades, with notable positions in various companies. He co-founded Lean Payments from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he was Head of Technology & Innovation at FICANEX in 2017-2018. His extensive career at CIBC includes roles such as Digital Transformation & Strategy Lead (2015-2017), Digital Payments Delivery Sr. Manager (2011-2015), and Technical Product Manager (2008-2011). He began his career as a Software Engineer at IBM Global Business Services in Saudi Arabia from 2000 to 2004.
Education and Professional Development
Nadir Ibrahim has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Ivey Business School at Western University, obtained between 2014 and 2016. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Financial Engineering from the Schulich School of Business at York University (2010-2012). His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Engineering from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport, completed between 1995 and 2000.
Specialization in Banking Modernization
Nadir Ibrahim specializes in banking modernization and trends in open banking. With a deep understanding of technology architecture and strategy, he focuses on the implementation of customer-centric digital solutions that emphasize value creation, cost efficiency, and risk management. His expertise has been honed through his advanced education and extensive experience in the finance and technology sectors.
Track Record of Digital Solutions Delivery
Throughout his career, Nadir Ibrahim has demonstrated a consistent track record of delivering successful enterprise-wide digital solutions. His roles have required him to manage and implement key technological advancements in banking, ensuring alignment with modern industry standards and customer requirements. His leadership has consistently driven cost-effective, efficient, and risk-managed digital transformations.