Shadman Zafar
Founder & Chairman
"My experience is not theoretical. I've presented to boards under pressure, answered regulators in the toughest jurisdictions, and delivered multi-billion-dollar transformations."
A leader who's walked the path and now lights the way for others
Founder & Chairman
"My experience is not theoretical. I've presented to boards under pressure, answered regulators in the toughest jurisdictions, and delivered multi-billion-dollar transformations."
CIO, Chief Digital Officer, and Chief Product Officer at some of the world's most demanding institutions:
Holder of over 100 patents across finance, telecom, AI, and digital transformation—a testament to decades of pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve.
Led enterprises through three waves of technological disruption and now leads the charge into Applied AI, helping organizations move from experimentation to real-world impact.
Built technology teams across every continent, scaling platforms that serve millions of customers. Understands the unique challenges of operating at global enterprise scale.
After decades in the trenches of technology leadership, Shadman recognized a fundamental truth: the best insights don't come from consultants or vendors—they come from peers who have faced similar challenges.
The CIO Fellows Society was born from a simple belief: when technology leaders come together with trust and candor, everyone rises. It's not about another networking group—it's about creating a space where real conversations happen and real growth occurs.
This is leadership development built by someone who knows what it takes to succeed in the most demanding technology roles in the world.
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