Ishtiaq Ahmed

Ishtiaq Ahmed currently serves as Consultant and Head of Fintech, Digital Services & Digital Partnerships at EDCH, where responsibilities include overseeing strategy, product innovation, and revenue growth for the fintech division. In addition, Ishtiaq is the Owner and Managing Director of Open Insights Technology, a consultancy specializing in Digital Transformation and Business Growth Strategies. Previous roles include Director of Digital at Asiacell Communications PJSC, where team growth and digital strategy were prioritized, and Director of Digital Services at Globacom, focusing on digital transformation in Nigeria and Ghana. Ishtiaq has extensive experience across various companies, including Etisalat Services Holding and Etisalat Nigeria, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Karachi University along with additional certifications in digital marketing and project management.