Takhliq Hanif
BSc (Hons) | CEng FIET | FBCS CITP | SMIEEE | ISEB EAOpen Group [TOGAF-EA, OG-AA, OG-BA, OG-CA, DPBoK] | SAFe [SPC, APM, SDP, CA, SA] | CCSK
www.takhliqhanif.comGlobal Technology Executive | Global Chief Enterprise Architect | Enterprise Data & AI Leader
Enterprise Architecture • Enterprise Data & AI • Digital Transformation • Technology Strategy • Business Agility • Cloud & Platform Modernisation • Innovation • Executive Advisory
Helping organisations unlock business value through Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Data & AI, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategy, Innovation and Business Agility.
About Takhliq
Takhliq Hanif is a highly accomplished Global Chief Enterprise Architect and Global Technology Executive with more than 25 years of experience leading enterprise architecture, digital transformation, technology strategy, enterprise data and AI, innovation and large-scale business transformation initiatives across multiple industries.
Throughout his career, Takhliq has helped organisations shape technology strategy, design operating models, develop enterprise capabilities and deliver measurable business value. His leadership spans enterprise architecture, enterprise data and AI, digital transformation, business agility, design thinking, global consulting, outsourcing and technology modernisation.
Recognised for thought leadership and innovative transformational delivery, Takhliq has successfully built and led high-performing global teams, established enterprise capabilities at scale and advised senior executives on business and technology transformation programmes that drive sustainable organisational outcomes.
Executive Impact & Leadership Highlights
A concise view of global technology leadership, transformation experience, enterprise data and AI expertise, and cross-industry advisory impact.
25+ Years
Technology Leadership & Transformation
Global Experience
Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
(Business, Data, Application & Technology)
Data & AI
Strategy, Governance, Execution & Operating Models
Business Agility
Agile Transformation & Delivery
C-Suite Advisory
CIOs, CTOs, CDOs & CAIOs
Industry Experience
Global Delivery, Transformation & Advisory Experience
Leadership, advisory and transformation experience across major markets, regions and enterprise operating models.
Global Leadership Experience
Senior global technology, architecture, data, AI and transformation leadership positions across multinational organisations.
Volkswagen Financial Services
Architecture, Technology, Enterprise Data & AI Leadership
Etihad Aviation Group
Global Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Data & AI, Technology, Innovation, Digital Transformation and Business Transformation Leadership
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Global Architecture, Strategy, Technology, Outsourcing and Consultancy Leadership
Electronic Data Systems
Global Architecture, Strategy, Technology, Outsourcing and Consultancy Leadership
Trusted By Leading Global Organisations
Trusted by leading global organisations to shape strategy, design operating models and deliver large-scale business and technology transformation across enterprise architecture, digital transformation, outsourcing, enterprise data and AI.
Royal Dutch Shell
Global Enterprise Architecture
Ministry of Justice
UK Government Transformation
Core42
Technology, Cloud, Data & AI
Injazat
Technology Consulting & Outsourcing
Dolphin Energy
Energy Sector Transformation
BP
Energy Sector Architecture
Aon
Insurance & Financial Services
Hitachi Data Systems
Technology & Data Platforms
Advisory Services for CIOs, CTOs, CDOs & CAIOs
Providing board-level and executive advisory across enterprise architecture, enterprise data and AI, digital transformation, technology strategy, cloud modernisation, innovation and global operating model design.
Trusted advisor to Boards, CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CAIOs and Executive Leadership Teams seeking to translate technology strategy into measurable business outcomes.
Professional Qualifications, Credentials & Education
Takhliq holds internationally recognised qualifications, credentials, chartered statuses, fellowships, executive education certifications and professional memberships across Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, Data & AI, Agile, Technology Leadership and Cloud Security.
Education, Executive Education & Graduate Programmes
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Glasgow Caledonian University
Oxford IT Platforms & Digital Disruption
University of Oxford & Saïd Business School
Digital platforms, AI, digital innovation and blockchain
EDS Direct Entry Graduate Programme
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
Next Generation Architecture Programme Graduate
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Enterprise Architecture & The Open Group
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Leader
The Open Group certification.
TOGAF® Framework Digital Specialist
Digital strategy and transformation certification.
TOGAF® Framework Agile Specialist
Agile architecture and transformation certification.
TOGAF 10 Business Architecture Foundation
Business architecture certification.
TOGAF 10 Enterprise Architecture Practitioner
Enterprise architecture practitioner certification.
TOGAF 10 Enterprise Architecture Foundation
Enterprise architecture foundation certification.
Open Agile Architecture Practitioner
The Open Group Agile Architecture certification.
Digital Practitioner Body of Knowledge
The Open Group DPBoK certification.
SAFe®, Agile, Product Management & DevOps
Certified SAFe 6 Practice Consultant
SAFe consulting and transformation leadership.
SAFe 6.0 Certified Architect
Agile architecture certification.
SAFe 6.0 Agilist
Scaled Agile Framework leadership certification.
Certified SAFe 6 DevOps Practitioner
DevOps and continuous delivery certification.
Certified SAFe 6 Agile Product Manager
Product management and Agile delivery certification.
Professional Recognition, Chartered Status & Fellowships
Fellow of BCS
Fellowship of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
IET Fellow
Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Chartered Engineer
Professional engineering chartered status.
BCS Chartered IT Professional
Chartered IT Professional status.
Senior Member of IEEE
Senior professional membership of IEEE.
Executive Learning, Cloud, Design & Specialist Credentials
Oxford IT Platforms & Digital Disruption
University of Oxford Saïd Business School Executive Education.
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
Cloud Security Alliance certification.
IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
Enterprise design thinking certification.
ISEB Certification in IT Architecture
IT architecture professional certification.
Strategic Leadership Areas
Executive leadership across enterprise architecture, data & AI, cloud platforms, transformation, innovation, business agility and advisory.
Enterprise Architecture
Business, Data, Application, Technology & Security Architecture
Enterprise Data & AI
Strategy, Governance, Execution & Operating Models
Cloud & Platforms
Cloud Transformation, Platform Modernisation & Enterprise Services
Digital Transformation
Business Transformation, Operating Models & Enterprise Change
Technology Strategy
Vision, Governance, Security & Risk, Roadmaps & Investment Prioritisation
Innovation
AI, Emerging Technology & Business Value Creation
Business Agility
Agile Transformation, Delivery Excellence & Organisational Agility
Executive Advisory
CIO, CTO, CDO, CAIO & Executive Leadership Advisory
Industry Leadership
Global Transformation Experience
Airlines & Airports
Financial Services
Technology & Telecommunications
Automotive
Energy & Utilities
Government & Public Sector
Executive Advisory, Leadership & Transformation Services
Strategic executive advisory and transformation leadership across enterprise architecture, business agility, enterprise data and AI, technology strategy, innovation, global consulting and outsourcing.
Executive Advisory & Technology Leadership
Advising senior executives on business and technology transformation, enterprise decision-making and strategic technology direction.
- CIO, CTO and CxO advisory
- Technology strategy and transformation governance
- Operating model design and capability development
- Business value realisation and transformation roadmaps
Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
Designing enterprise architecture capabilities that connect business strategy, technology platforms, data and delivery execution.
- Enterprise architecture strategy, governance and operating models
- Business, data, application, integration and technology architecture
- Architecture principles, standards, patterns and guardrails
- Architecture review boards, design authorities and portfolio alignment
Enterprise Data & AI
Helping organisations define, govern and deliver enterprise data and AI capabilities from strategy to execution.
- Enterprise data and AI strategy
- Data and AI operating models
- Data platforms, data products, lakehouse and data mesh
- Agentic AI, Agent Orchestration & Responsible AI Adoption
- Data & AI Governance
Business Agility & Agile Delivery
Building enterprise agility through lean-agile leadership, agile architecture, delivery transformation and value-led execution.
- SAFe, agile operating models and agile transformation
- Agile architecture, architecture runway and governance
- Product, platform and value-stream alignment
- Agile delivery, DevSecOps and continuous improvement
Innovation, Design Thinking & Emerging Technologies
Using innovation practices, design thinking and emerging technologies to accelerate new business capabilities and customer value.
- Innovation strategy and ideation
- Design thinking and customer-centric solution design
- Cloud, digital platforms, APIs, AI and automation
- MVPs, proof of concepts and value-driven experimentation
Global Consulting & Outsourcing
Leadership across global consulting, outsourcing, managed services, supplier governance and complex transformation delivery.
- Global consulting and advisory leadership
- Outsourcing strategy, RFP/RFI support and managed services
- Cloud, application, workplace, service desk and infrastructure services
- Global delivery models, partner governance and commercial alignment
Thought Leadership, Speaking & Publications
Selected speaking engagements, industry publications, interviews and thought leadership contributions covering enterprise architecture, enterprise data & AI, cloud transformation, innovation, digital transformation and business agility.
Featured In
Speaking Engagements & Interviews
- IBM Think Conference Speaker (Las Vegas)
- IBM Think Conference Speaker (Dubai)
- GITEX Technology Week
- Quick Fire Q&A with Takhliq Hanif – VWFS (Video Interview)
- When Innovation Meets Hospitality: Etihad Airline's Digital Transformation (Video)
Publications, Articles & Case Studies
- IBM Cloud Transformation Solution
- New York Times – Personalised Travel Experience
- Gulf News – What Does Digital Transformation Really Mean in the UAE?
- Capgemini – From Process Automation to Industry Reimagination
- IBM / Etihad Airways – Delivering a Premium Travel Experience
- iTnews – Etihad Bumps SAP into SoftLayer
Leadership Philosophy
Takhliq is passionate about lifelong learning, mentoring, coaching and developing high-performing global architecture, engineering, digital, data and AI teams.
He believes that digital technology is a powerful enabler for business growth, innovation and positive societal impact. His focus is on helping organisations design secure, scalable, integrated and cost-effective enterprise platforms, data capabilities and technology services that deliver measurable business outcomes.
By combining strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, Takhliq helps organisations navigate complexity, accelerate transformation and create sustainable competitive advantage through Digital, Data, AI, Agile and Enterprise Architecture.
Executive Digital Card
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Takhliq Hanif
Enterprise Data & AI Executive | Digital Transformation Leader
Executive advisory and transformation leadership across enterprise architecture, technology strategy, enterprise data and AI, business agility, innovation, global consulting and outsourcing.
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Professional Qualifications, Credentials & Education
Enterprise Architecture Leadership & The Open Group
Professional Recognition & Chartered Status
Specialist Credentials