Saeed Alakakah has over two decades of experience in the banking and finance sector, currently serving as the Digital and Excellence Lead at Banque Saudi Fransi since July 2009. Prior to this role, Saeed worked as a Digital Transformation Consultant at Arab National Bank from April 2000 to June 2009, focusing on core banking systems, specifically Finacle. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree from the University of Leicester earned between 2009 and 2011, and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems obtained from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals from 1993 to 1999.