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Afzal Lakdawala , Senior Director Digital Transformation / Information Technology, A.R.M Holding

Afzal Lakdawala , Senior Director Digital Transformation / Information Technology, A.R.M Holding

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Afzal Lakdawala is the Senior Director of Digital Transformation at ARM Holding, where he leads the organization’s digital transformation with a strategic and forward-thinking approach. With extensive expertise in solution development, he is responsible for overseeing Enterprise Business Applications, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and a broad range of digital initiatives. Afzal plays a crucial role in defining and executing the company’s technology roadmap, ensuring seamless integration of innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth. With an impressive career spanning 30 years, Afzal has consistently delivered demonstrable results in planning and executing projects across diverse geographies, encompassing India, UAE, Singapore, and Thailand. Prior to his tenure at ARM Holding, he occupied key leadership roles, including Vice President at Zee Entertainment, Director at Arab Media Group, and Head of Technology Planning and Projects at Dubai Media Inc.
Afzal’s LinkedIn:
Afzal Lakdawala is the Senior Director of Digital Transformation at ARM Holding, where he leads the organization’s digital transformation with a strategic and forward-thinking approach. With extensive expertise in solution development, he is responsible for overseeing Enterprise Business Applications, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and a broad range of digital initiatives. Afzal plays a crucial role in defining and executing the company’s technology roadmap, ensuring seamless integration of innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth. With an impressive career spanning 30 years, Afzal has consistently delivered demonstrable results in planning and executing projects across diverse geographies, encompassing India, UAE, Singapore, and Thailand. Prior to his tenure at ARM Holding, he occupied key leadership roles, including Vice President at Zee Entertainment, Director at Arab Media Group, and Head of Technology Planning and Projects at Dubai Media Inc.

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A.R.M Holding’s Website and LinkedIn:
A.R.M. Holding is a multi-focused economic enabler creating synergies and opportunities through local, regional, and global investments. The firm aims to sustain and enrich the communities in which it operates, helping societies to thrive through strategies and initiatives that drive impactful change and long-term prosperity. To that end, A.R.M. Holding supports some of Dubai’s foremost companies across a variety of economic sectors, including Banking, Telecom, FMCG, Real Estate, and Hospitality.
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