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Riaz is an experienced change agent that takes pride in developing digital and product strategies and then leading the execution of those strategies. He loves taking people through every step of the change journey, ensuring that they are successful and excited with the implementation of new processes and technology, that improves their daily work. 20 years of experience in strategy, portfolio management, program management, product management and large-scale change and technology initiatives, has afforded him the opportunity to work in high pressure, team environments where it is essential to work closely and efficiently with senior executives, colleagues and on his own to meet tight deadlines and deliver quality solutions into the organisation. It is his passion to drive businesses forward by leading and delivering change programs that enhance the organisation’s strategy and value proposition to create a competitive advantage. His track record of delivering successful change has allowed him to adapt to the rapidly changing digital landscape, where agility and customer obsession is key. Specialities: • Strategy and Digital Transformation • Portfolio Management • Product Management • Program Management • Risk Management • Quality Assurance • Innovation • Process Design Recent Achievements (last 5 years): • Lead the ideation, analysis, and go-to-market of Absa’s first conversational AI ChatBot in the bank’s mobile app • Accountable technology lead on the Absa Workday and Absa Workplace projects • Drove the planning and executing of the demerger of Absa from Barclays Bank for HR, Marketing and Legal • Driving out agile training and coaching to teams • Lead the successful implementation of an integrated HR transformation program across Africa • Lead the innovation strategy for Absa Technology • Completed MBA at Henley Business School (Dissertation – Improving employee engagement during a demerger)