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Safdar (Saf) Mahmood

Pioneer · DISC type DIS
Chief Technology Officer & Partner, Advisory at KPMG Canada
📍 Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Safdar Mahmood is the Partner & Chief Technology Officer for Advisory at KPMG Canada, focusing on digital, data, and AI-driven transformation. He has extensive experience leading large consulting practices, including launching Pariveda in Canada and managing a significant portfolio at Accenture. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Toronto.

Outside of his professional life, Safdar is deeply involved with his alma mater, the University of Toronto, as an active alumni board member and volunteer. He has an interest in Canadian history, particularly its major engineering triumphs. Colleagues describe him as professional, intelligent, methodical, and persistent in achieving goals.

He is a recipient of the University of Torontos Arbor Award for his exemplary and sustained volunteer contributions to the university community.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer & Partner, Advisory
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Personality Overview

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Driven But Considerate
Dynamic But Sincere
Decisive But Friendly

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Priorities

Topics Safdar cares about

Digital & AI Transformation
His entire career, including his current CTO role, is centered on helping clients and firms adopt technology, with a specific focus on digital, data, and AI.
Building New Ventures
He successfully launched and built the Canadian consulting business for Pariveda from the ground up, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Chief Technology Officer & Partner, Advisory
KPMG Canada
3-2020 - 10-2025
Managing Vice President (General Manager, Canada)
Pariveda
Managing Director (Partner)
Accenture
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Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc
University of Toronto
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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