Sahil Arya

Sahil Arya serves as the Chief Information Officer and Head of Banking Technology & Digital Transformation at Gulf African Bank, where responsibilities include overseeing IT governance, operations, and projects while aligning technology with organizational goals. Key achievements include launching Africa's first Shariah-compliant mobile financing product, delivering an Omni Channel Project under budget, and implementing robust cybersecurity measures. With previous roles including Senior Vice President & Head of IT at SBM Bank Kenya and Senior Manager at Bank of Baroda (Kenya), Sahil has a track record of optimizing IT operations and driving digital transformation. Sahil also contributes as a member of the VigiTrust Global Advisory Board, bringing extensive expertise in technology strategy, project management, and cybersecurity. A Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering was earned from The ICFAI University, Dehradun.