Nadir Ibrahim, MBA, is an accomplished professional in the fintech and banking sectors, currently serving as the Director of Banking Modernization Architecture at CIBC since February 2022. Ibrahim co-founded Lean Payments, focusing on optimizing cross-border payment solutions for Canadian SMEs between January 2019 and February 2022. Prior experience includes leadership roles at FICANEX where strategic technology initiatives were implemented, and various positions at CIBC, including Digital Transformation & Strategy Lead and Senior Manager of Digital Payments Delivery, contributing to significant advances in digital banking and payment processing. Previous engagements at HSBC Bank Canada, Finansia Inc., and IBM Global Business Services further highlight a robust background in system integration, product delivery, and software engineering. Educational credentials include an MBA from Ivey Business School and a Graduate Diploma in Financial Engineering from Schulich School of Business.