PROFILE
M
ubarik Hussain is a highly
versatile, award-winning IT leader
and CIO who has successfully
positioned IT at the forefront of business
transformation. This has been demonstrated
with a deep understanding of how to
combine challenging business and technical
requirements. Described as an empowering
thought leader and speaker on Digital
Transformation, he advocates a consultative
approach and brings together diverse cross-
functional teams to enhance profitability
and efficiencies, while reducing costs. my knowledge,” says Hussain, who is
regularly requested as a keynote presenter,
speaker and panellist at prestigious CIO
events, presenting on topics such as
Digital Transformation, business and IT
transformation, IT security, innovation and
technology entrepreneurial ecosystems. Here
he tells us about his career, his managerial
style, helping others progress professionally,
the future of the IT sector and more.
“My technical skills in Digital Transformation,
ERP, infrastructure, service delivery, data
and applications are combined with a real
passion for developing others and sharing I have overall responsibility for IT and
telecoms for the Bloom Holdings group
of companies. Bloom Holding companies
include property, hospitality, retail, health
Could you provide some details
about your current position please?
care, education and facilities management
which build communities and enhance
the experience of customers through their
lifestyle ecosystem.
What are the main opportunities
of your role as Director of IT at
Bloom Holding?
As a group it is forward thinking and
investing in the latest and best technologies
to provide the best lifestyle for its customers.
This provides me with many opportunities
to enhance the customer lifestyle experience
using technology across the group’s
property, hospitality, retail, education,
healthcare, retail and facilities ecosystem.
What is the importance of versatility
for the role of CIO?
I BELIEVE FOR MANAGEMENT AND
LEADERSHIP STYLES THERE HAS TO BE
FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY.
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Versatility is very important in my
opinion, in a period of accelerating Digital
Transformation, in which technology is
shaping businesses, the world and the future,
being versatile is one of the most important
characteristics as being adaptable to the
changes that are taking place. Being able
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