Maliha Rashid

Established Data and AI governance frameworks in line with industry standards and deployment across enterprise clients. Data and AI Strategy and operating Model. Data and AI Governance Framework Implementation. AI factory process mapping, AI Lifecycle management establishment for GenAI, MLOps and Agentic AI. AI and Responsible AI technical reference architecture. Creation of AI agents to enhance AI governance and Responsible AI. AI Risk Taxonomy and framework definition. Advising boards and C-level on Adopting AI Responsibly.

UAE Security Lead and Middle East Data Privacy Lead, delivering end-to-end security and privacy programs with tech implementation. Chair Accenture Global Data Privacy Council across Technology & Strategic Assets, Risk and Compliance, Data and AI, and Security practices, driving enterprise-wide privacy governance standards. Lead strategic tech partnerships with OneTrust, BigID, and Securiti.ai, expanding UAE's privacy technology capabilities market. Inclusion & Diversity Lead for Security across Middle East, Africa, LATAM, APAC. Lead IamRemarkable women's empowerment program across Middle East, championing inclusion and diversity in technology leadership.

Established and led UAE Data Privacy Center of Excellence from inception, delivering high-impact projects for enterprises and government regulators across UAE and KSA. Established strategic technology partnerships with OneTrust, BigID, and Securiti.ai, expanding UAE's privacy technology capabilities and market reach. Cyber Lead for Oil & Gas and Healthcare sectors – directed large-scale cyber defense program for major Oil & Gas client, managing cross-functional team of 20+ security professionals. Generated $10M+ USD in new business revenue through strategic sales and business development initiatives. Digital & Innovation Lead for strategic Oil & Gas accounts, driving technology transformation roadmaps. Founded and led "Women in Cyber" initiative and "Blue Zones" wellbeing program across Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions.

Established enterprise IT and cybersecurity risk management framework for Emirates Airlines and dnata ground services worldwide. Core member of Group Cyber Leadership team, orchestrating global cybersecurity governance and audit programs for dnata operations across 80+ countries. Architected risk framework encompassing Technology, Digital Innovation, Transformation Programs, Cybersecurity, and Aviation risks.

Founded and scaled Cybersecurity Practice across Middle East, India, and Africa, generating $3M+ USD in revenue within first year. Global Cyber Leadership team member, driving strategy and service portfolio development (MSS, SOC, Incident Response, Consulting). Pioneered aviation-specific cybersecurity offerings including aircraft cyber risk assessments and vulnerability testing for Aviation.

Built and led France Cybersecurity Practice from ground up, growing team to 15+ consultants and achieving $3M+ USD annual revenue. Appointed to Capgemini Global Cyber Leadership, defining strategic direction for Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment, Strategy & Transformation services worldwide. Program Director for BNP Paribas Group's enterprise cybersecurity transformation, serving as trusted advisor to Group CISO on strategy. Cybersecurity Lead for FAURECIA's Digital Enterprise transformation – awarded "Factory of the Future" by Paris City. Developed cybersecurity for digital transformation methodologies for Cloud, Big Data, IoT, DevOps, Microservices, AI, and Blockchain. Led creation of cybersecurity awareness program for SANOFI, developing 24 MOOC-based e-learning modules for 10,000+ IT team.

Managed cybersecurity consulting team of 10 professionals, delivering $1M+ USD in revenue. Led award-winning cybersecurity program for DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority), recognized by Institute of Risk Management as "Best Cyber Risk Program".

Designed IT Audit Center of Excellence for Etihad Group and partner airlines, establishing groupwide standardized audit frameworks. Executed high-priority IT audits covering cybersecurity, disaster recovery, datacenter, and partner airline assessments (Air Serbia).

Consistently exceeded $1M+ USD annual sales targets, responding to complex international RFPs and securing high-value engagements. Practice Leader for Information Security Governance and Software Asset Management service lines across France. Program Director for global telecommunications ISMS implementation – 3-year, multi-million-dollar program establishing ISO 27001 compliance across LATAM, Europe, and Africa. Led all ISO certification audits in France for ATOS (ISO 9001, 27001, 20000, 14001), ensuring enterprise-wide compliance. Conducted ISO 27002 security benchmarking for EDF Group and multiple European Power & Utilities organizations. Microsoft France Software Licensing Program Director – managed 5-year, multi-million-dollar engagement conducting 150+ audits/year. Delivered multiple information security audits for tier-one clients. Executed IT risk assessments, ERP audits, and SOX compliance reviews for luxury and financial services.