Takhliq Hanif is a highly accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in enterprise architecture and digital transformation across major organizations. Currently serving as Head of Architecture, Technology & Enterprise Data at Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) since April 2021, Takhliq Hanif leads the development of enterprise architecture and digital technology strategy within the Volkswagen Group. Previously, Takhliq held the position of Chief Architect and Head of Group Enterprise Architecture at Etihad Airways, accountable for enhancing the group's architecture capabilities. Takhliq's background includes roles as Global Chief Enterprise Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Shell, as well as successful tenures at Dolphin Energy and Electronic Data Systems, where leadership in several high-profile transformations was demonstrated. Takhliq holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from Glasgow Caledonian University and has extended education from reputable institutions including Oxford University and Delft University of Technology. Credentials include CEng FIET, FBCS, CITP, SMIEEE, Open CA, and Open [DPBoK AA].