Mark is the Managing Partner for The Impact Team in the Gulf, where he has led the firm’s expansion and growth strategy across the region. Mark has been CEO for the past 3 years , since joining the firm in 2017, and has spearheaded the opening of the Gulf business, building a reputation for driving digital change in banking, insurance, and government sectors with a sharp focus on execution excellence. With a career spanning senior leadership roles in financial services and technology, he has worked alongside regulators and industry leaders to deliver core banking modernisation, AI-driven operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation at scale. Based between Dubai and Riyadh, Mark brings a bias for action, a clear strategic vision, and a proven track record in turning ambition into measurable outcomes for clients.
Nicola brings a wealth of global corporate experience to The Impact Team, having spent a significant part of her career in operations with Goldman Sachs before moving into leadership roles in the Middle East. Based in Dubai, she oversees finance, operations, and governance, ensuring that the firm’s rapid growth is underpinned by strong commercial discipline and operational excellence. With a background in complex financial operations, risk management, and process optimisation, she blends blue-chip rigour with the agility required in fast-moving digital transformation environments. Her focus is on enabling execution at scale—driving efficiency, resilience, and sustainable value creation across The Impact Team’s engagements.
Osama an accomplished Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) based in the Gulf region, with over 20 years of experience safeguarding financial institutions, government entities, and large enterprises. Known for balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution, Osama has led organisations through the design and deployment of enterprise-wide cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory compliance programmes, and critical incident response initiatives.
Alongside his CISO role, Osama also provides independent security consulting, advising boards and executive teams on threat resilience, identity and access management, cloud security, and AI-related risk. He is recognised for his ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear business risk language, helping Gulf-based organisations strengthen their defences while enabling digital transformation.
With extensive experience leading digital transformation across financial services and banking, Malcolm has built a reputation for driving large-scale change programmes that deliver measurable business outcomes. His career spans senior leadership roles where he has overseen core banking modernization, digital channel innovation, cloud adoption, and regulatory compliance initiatives across Europe and the GCC. A trusted advisor to banks, insurers, and regulators, he combines deep technical knowledge with strong execution skills, ensuring that complex programmes are delivered at pace and with impact. Based in the UAE, he leads with a results-driven approach that aligns global best practices with the unique requirements of the local market.
Maya leads our sales acquisition and customer success capabilty for The Impact Team across the Gulf, bringing deep expertise from a career spent with leading multinational technology and data firms. She has built a track record of helping banks, insurers, and government clients accelerate their digital agendas by matching cutting-edge solutions to real business needs. Based in the region, Maya combines a strong commercial acumen with an ability to navigate complex client environments, forging trusted relationships with senior executives and regulators alike. Her focus is on driving growth, building long-term partnerships, and ensuring that The Impact Team is recognised as the execution partner of choice for digital transformation in the Gulf.
With extensive experience delivering digital change across financial services and banking, Israr has played a pivotal role in shaping technology-driven transformation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has led major programmes in core banking upgrades, AI-driven operations, digital payments, and regulatory compliance—supporting banks and insurers as they align with Vision 2030 objectives. Known for his ability to execute complex change at speed, he bridges global expertise with the specific demands of the Saudi market, building trusted relationships with regulators and financial institutions alike. Based in Riyadh, he drives outcomes that accelerate innovation, strengthen resilience, and create measurable value for clients.
Dylan leads marketing at The Impact Team, shaping the brand’s voice and ensuring its positioning as the leading execution partner for digital transformation in the Gulf and beyond. With a background spanning global technology and consulting firms, he has extensive experience in building marketing strategies that translate complex digital change into clear, compelling narratives for banks, insurers, and government clients. Based in Dubai, Dylan is responsible for driving awareness, thought leadership, and client engagement through campaigns, events, and content programmes such as Impact Team InsidersHis focus is on amplifying The Impact Team’s differentiation — execution excellence—and ensuring the firm’s story resonates with decision-makers across the region
Peter Glock leads The Impact Team’s Cyber Practice, bringing extensive expertise across identity, CTEM, incident response, and cloud security. He has delivered large-scale programmes across Europe and the Gulf, ensuring banks, insurers, and government entities meet the highest standards of resilience and regulatory alignment, from SAMA and NCA to DIFC/DFSA and GDPR. Known for his execution-first approach, Peter blends strategic oversight with deep technical knowledge, helping clients reduce risk exposure, close audit findings, and embed sustainable cyber capabilities. His focus is always on results in production, not just policy.
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