Suleiman Barada

Suleiman Barada is a technology business strategist. Started his career in IT as a business analyst in 1997 and has run the gamut to assuming senior positions in the corporate world primarily in consulting, solution selling, and board advisory with diversified exposure to several industries both in the public and private sector. 

A Sr. Advisor at the Union of Arab Banks, and Head of UABdigital where he spearheads the ecosystem digital transformation arm of the Union, with an ecosystem-wide vision and mission, and a mandate to leaving no financial institution behind as the sector transitions into the Digital Economy. Reporting into the Union’s Secretary General, Suleiman is leading a Pan-Arab digital banking agenda on FinTech, Open Finance, CBDC, and other transformative initiatives affecting the Arab banking sector as a whole.

A member of the General Union of Arab Experts under the League of Arab States. Fellow Expert at the Digital Euro Association. 

Suleiman is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on the global stage on topics related to the digital transformation strategy to execution. An Ecosystem Architect with focus on value creation through collaboration and co-creation. Suleiman’s expertise include creating scalable business models with track record in sustainable results. 

Suleiman holds a bachelor degree in Computer Engineering, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and Digital Transformation Excellence Certificate.