Pepa Nikolova

Pepa Nikolova, MSc, PMP®, is a seasoned IT consultant and programme delivery manager specializing in digital transformation, currently employed at Al Salam Bank since December 2021. With a robust background in managing large-scale initiatives, Pepa has successfully led bank acquisitions, data integration, and core banking system upgrades. Prior experience includes positions as IT Project Manager at Masthaven Bank, where significant accomplishments included customer remediation and business process automation, and at finova, involving all phases of the software delivery lifecycle. Earlier roles feature IT Project Manager and Lead Business Analyst at Colas Ltd, focusing on financial reporting system automation, as well as Business Systems Coordinator at Dundee Precious Metals, contributing to a multi-million transformation program. Pepa holds an MSc in Computer Science and Digital Technologies from Northumbria University and a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute, along with multiple educational qualifications in business and management.