Syed Zaidi
About Syed Zaidi
Syed Zaidi is the Vice President of Digital Solutions at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various leadership roles in digital innovation and project management across multiple companies and has contributed to significant digital transformation initiatives.
Current Role at Navistar
Syed Zaidi serves as Vice President of Digital Solutions at Navistar Inc. since 2022. He is based in Chicago, Illinois, and works on-site. In this role, he focuses on advancing digital strategies and solutions within the organization, contributing to the company's transformation in the digital landscape.
Previous Experience at Scania Group
Zaidi held multiple positions at Scania Group from 2017 to 2022. He was Head of Services Innovations from 2017 to 2019, followed by Head of Digitalisation at Scania Commercial Operations from 2019 to 2020. He then served as Director of Retail Digitalisation, Service Portfolio & Delivery, Sales & Marketing until 2022. His roles involved leading digital initiatives and innovations in the services sector.
Education and Qualifications
Zaidi has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Science in Communications and Interactivity from Linköping University in 2004. He also completed an Executive Education program in Transition to General Management at INSEAD in 2022. Additionally, he holds a BSc Hons in Software Development from The University of Huddersfield and has pursued advanced studies in Project Management at Stanford University.
Contributions to Digital Solutions
Zaidi has authored internationally published articles that contribute to the global discourse on digital solutions and innovation. He played a pivotal role in developing a digital dealer program, a core transformation initiative in the services sector. He has also been a core member of the Condition Based Maintenance Program from 2014 to 2015.
Speaking Engagements and Leadership
Zaidi has been a speaker at prominent events such as DI Sweden and PMI, where he shared insights on digital transformation. He is responsible for leading the Top Executive Program 'Digitalisation', showcasing his leadership in executive digital strategy and his commitment to advancing the field.