Mehdi Daoud

Mehdi Daoud is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project management and delivery within the financial services sector. Currently serving as a Senior Delivery Director at Backbase since March 2025, Mehdi previously held the position of Principal Project Manager at SimCorp and served over nine years at Finastra as Director and Head of Professional Services, overseeing key project portfolios in North America and the Community Markets. Notable positions also include Global Services Director for Middle East & Africa at Finastra, Director of Client Development at Visa, and Head of IT PMO at QIB. Mehdi’s career journey includes significant roles at Temenos, Strate, Barclays, Roraima Financial Services (RFS), and Vermeg. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Science from Université de Sherbrooke.