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Executive iCEO #80167
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Hicham's Profile

  • PositionBusiness Unit Director
  • NationalitySwitzerland
  • Home countrySwitzerland

Experience

Seasoned Financial/Operations & Information Technology executive with 20+ years of experience leading end-to-end digital transformation, banking system migrations, and operational set-ups across financial institutions. Known for bridging technology and business strategy with a collaborative, hands-on leadership approach.

Major Achievements

Built an Operations & IT department from the ground up, delivering full banking license independence, core system migration, and regulatory automation (IFRS9, AnaCredit, Central Bank Reporting). Drove significant cost savings through supplier renegotiation and spearheaded landmark IT innovations including online banking, card issuance, and business continuity infrastructure — all with minimal operational disruption and clean audit outcomes.

Industry Sector Competencies

Software
Systems Integration
Automotive
Financial Services
Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: Chief Operating Officer / Deputy CEO
Sector: Banking / Financial Services / Green Energy
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: Switzerland / United Kingdom / Luxembourg

Countries Covered

Dubai
France
Luxembourg
Switzerland
UK

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)
Business development (Professional)
New product or service launch (Professional)
Geographical expansion (Expert)
Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)
Close down or sell off (Professional)
Pre or post investment audit (Expert)

Nationality

Switzerland

Home Country

Switzerland

Availability

Full time

Education

Master`s degree in Finance Export

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Management Experience

More than 15 years

Company Size

Start-up, SMB, Multinational

Interim Manager

Yes

Founder or Co-Founder

Yes

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