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Fahd Nizam

Head - Tech GRC & IT PMO, GEMS Education
Fahd Nizam is a seasoned technology leader with nearly 18 years of diverse experience across IT strategy, governance, financial control, project management, and analytics. He currently serves as Head of Tech GRC & IT PMO at GEMS Education—one of the world’s largest private K-12 education providers - where he leads the implementation of robust technology risk and governance frameworks. Fahd is adept at aligning IT governance with business objectives, delivering value through strategic controls, risk mitigation, and optimized IT asset management. He is also known for building intelligent MIS dashboards that serve as early warning systems, enabling data-driven decisions and supporting cost optimization. Academic credentials include degree in Information Technology and is certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) from ISACA, IT Service Management, and Project Management.
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

1 UAE Agenda 2025

Expert Panel: The Future of GRC – balancing risk, compliance & business agility

Discussion Points:

  • Best practices for governance & regulatory compliance
  • AI & automation in risk management
  • Business agility vs. regulatory constraints
Moderator:
Anoop Kumar | Head of Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance | Gulfnews
Panelist:
Dr. Ibrahim Al Alkeem AlZaani | National Risk and Policy Director| Government Entity
Osama Salah | Information Security Program | Cloud Security Alliance
Fahd Nizam | Strategic Alignment & Technology GRC | GEMS Education
Ibrahim Adedeji Adefila | IT Security and Governance Manager | Al Rostamani Group