Hussein Buhaliqah

Hussein Buhaliqah serves as the Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Derayah Financial since May 2024, focusing on strategy, transformation, digital processes, data management, technology, and cybersecurity. Prior to this role, Hussein held several key positions at Gulf International Bank from August 2011 to May 2024, including Group Chief Information Officer, where responsibilities included establishing an IT organizational design and overseeing data centers and applications. Additional roles at Gulf International Bank involved directing IT strategies and managing substantial capital and operational expenditures, along with implementing the first retail digital bank in the region. Earlier experience includes leading application management at Derayah Financial and serving as an IT Project Manager at the National Commercial Bank. Hussein holds degrees from London Business School and Jami'at Al-Ulum Al-Tatbiqiya, including executive education in Digital Disruption and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.