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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Exclusive Interview

Mr. Fawad Abdul Kader

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Founding CEO- Contrivus and
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ICMA: You have recently taken over as CEO of
Contrivus. What inspired you to take on this role, and
what are your main goals for the company?

Fawad A. Kader: Taking on the CEO role at Contrivus
was a natural progression shaped by my firsthand
experience leading digital transformation initiatives.
One of the most recurring challenges I observed was not
just building digital channels or workflows—it was the
lack of operational capacity to support those digital
experiences. Customer expectations have shifted to
real-time fulfillment, yet behind the scenes,
organizations often remain reliant on manual,
labor-intensive processes for KYC, compliance, and
operations. This reliance not only drives up costs but also
introduces inefficiencies and a higher risk of human
error—making the “digital” experience incomplete. At
Contrivus, my goal is to address this very gap. We aim to
position ourselves as a leading intelligent automation
provider in the MENAP region, helping businesses scale
with efficiency, agility, and intelligence by reimagining
their operational backbone through AI and RPA.

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