Talha Ghafoor
Senior Director - Post Merger Integration @Cognizant
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director - Post Merger Integration @Cognizant
London, GB
Post Merger Integration and Due Diligence (2016-Present)• Develop, agree and execute Due Diligence and integration strategy• Lead internal and external teams to execute integration plans• Work with leaders across the organisations to manage the transformation and helping to maintain commercial targets & aspirations• Review and advice on all operational aspects, helping target CXOs make the most of the best practises and skills Cognizant can offer• Maintaining trust with all stakeholders whilst pushing the challenging agenda of Integration• Run the due diligence process from end to end, responsible for various operational teams including IT, HR, Finance, Corporate Security and Facilities teams. Client Partner (20••••16)Owned the relationship with one of Cognizant’s largest UK accounts (Tier 1 Bank), looking after the Investment Bank and Wealth side of the business. Main Responsibilities• Fully accountable for the relationship and growth of the account, building strong, trusted client relationships at all levels• Successfully grew the account from $10M to $45M in two years, significantly beating targets• Worked with various internal and external vendors teams to shape and develop business centric propositions with various technologies and capabilities• Accountable for a team of 400 people across global locations
EDUCATION
City St George’s, University of London
MSC, Business Systems Analysis and Design
SKILLS
ABOUT TALHA GHAFOOR
A highly accomplished technology leader with 20+ years of experience in transformation and change, relationship management and software implementation. Expertise in M&A from due diligence to post-merger integration, developing IT strategy, and fostering sustainable business relationships and customer growth. Proven ability to work with board-level executives, advising on commercial and technology matters. Adaptable and proactive, with a successful track record across diverse industries including Banking & Finance, Insurance, Digital Businesses, and Government sectors.
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