Faisal Iftikhar
About Faisal Iftikhar
Faisal Iftikhar serves as the VP Global Head of Automation at Ciklum, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance and consulting, having worked at notable companies such as BT, IBM, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte.
Current Role at Ciklum
Faisal Iftikhar serves as the VP Global Head of Automation at Ciklum. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's automation strategies and initiatives. His role involves overseeing automation projects and enhancing operational efficiency across various sectors.
Previous Experience at BT
Faisal Iftikhar has extensive experience at BT, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Finance Manager - Transitions Lead from 2014 to 2015, and later as Finance Shared Services Strategy and Projects Leader from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as Robotics Programme Director from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at BT spanned several key projects focused on finance and automation.
Professional Background in Consulting
Faisal Iftikhar has a strong background in consulting, having worked at Ernst & Young and Deloitte. He was a Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young from 2006 to 2010 and later served as a Manager from 2010 to 2013. At Deloitte, he worked as a Management Consultant from 2013 to 2014. His roles involved providing strategic advice and solutions to various clients.
Experience at IBM
Faisal Iftikhar held two significant positions at IBM. He served as an Executive Partner from 2019 to 2020 and as an Associate Partner in UK Cognitive Process Automation from 2017 to 2019. His work at IBM focused on enhancing cognitive automation processes and delivering value to clients through innovative solutions.
Educational Background
Faisal Iftikhar studied at Brunel University London, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Economics and Business Finance from 2001 to 2005. He also completed his secondary education at Beal High School. His educational background has provided a foundation for his career in finance and automation.