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Ilhaam Buckas

Evaluator · DISC type Cds
Head of Data (APAC) at Cushman & Wakefield
📍 United Arab Emirates

Ilhaam Buckas is a Data & AI Transformation Leader and the Head of APAC Data, Analytics, and AI at Cushman & Wakefield. A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience, she made a strategic pivot from CFO roles to technology, now driving governance, compliance, and AI readiness across 14 countries.

Outside of work, Ilhaam is active and enjoys new challenges. She recently took up the sport of padel and completed her first Park Run in Boston after a five-year hiatus from running, showcasing her perseverance and willingness to embrace new activities.

A former CFO, Ilhaam made a significant career pivot from finance to become a leader in data and AI, demonstrating her adaptability and strategic foresight.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of Data (APAC)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Ilhaam shows up

Hard To Convince
Thorough Evaluator
Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics Ilhaam cares about

AI Governance
Analyzes real-world events as practical case studies for AI governance, showing a deep and applied interest in the field's ethical and operational challenges.
Data Transformation
Passionate about scaling data into a strategic boardroom asset and has directed a global data platform to drive enterprise growth and compliance.
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Career

Work history

1-2018
Head of Data (APAC)
Cushman & Wakefield
12-2016 - 1-2018
Senior Finance Transformation Lead
NHS Property Services Ltd
1-2015 - 10-2016
Group Financial Director
Augment Holdings
5-2012 - 1-2015
Chief Financial Officer
SMJ Beverages SA
1-2009 - 5-2012
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
In the press

Media appearances

Cushman & Wakefield strengthens Asia Pacific Data Centre leadership. Featured in Retalk Asia
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Education
3-2025 - 3-2026
CDAIO Programme
National University of Singapore
Chartered Accountant (CA)
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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