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Farid Jarrar

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Chief Information and Digital Officer at CPA Australia
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Farid Jarrar is the Chief Information and Digital Officer at CPA Australia, where he leverages over 25 years of experience to drive business outcomes through technology. He specializes in digital transformation, customer-led innovation, and AI strategy, holding degrees from Swinburne University, Kellogg Executive Education, and MIT. Colleagues describe him as collaborative, knowledgeable, and a strategic leader.

He has a keen interest in continuous learning and thought leadership, following institutions like the MIT Sloan School of Management and publications such as the Harvard Business Review. He is also interested in major consulting firms like McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, and Accenture.

Interesting fact: Farid was recently recognized as one of Australias top 50 CIOs.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chief Information and Digital Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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AI Strategy
He recently completed certifications in AI strategy and leadership, and publicly emphasizes the need for a cohesive AI strategy to achieve measurable return on investment.
Digital Transformation
His career is centered on leading large-scale digital and technology transformations to enhance customer experience and drive business growth across various global industries.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Chief Information and Digital Officer
CPA Australia
7-2014 - 12-2018
CIO APAC and North America
Stellar
7-2010 - 7-2014
Chief Information Officer
Stellar
1-2007 - 1-2010
Chief Information Officer
Excelior
1-2003 - 1-2007
Group Infrastructure and Telephony Solutions Manager
SKILLED Group
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Education
10-2022 - 7-2024
Chief Digital Officer Program
Kellogg Executive Education
7-2023 - 10-2023
AI Applications for Business Growth
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
2-2023 - 5-2023
Design Thinking - A toolkit for breakthrough innovation
Kellogg Executive Education
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