Dr. Shameem Farouk

Executive Vice President, Digital Capability Development, Maybank

Leadership, Organisational Development
Technology, Employee Engagement

Dr. Shameem Farouk

Biography

Shameem Farouk is an accomplished executive with a wealth of experience in strategy, digital capability development, and talent management. In her role as Executive Vice President at Maybank, Shameem spearheaded the FutureReady program, contributing over RM1 billion in business impact through digital innovation. She championed AI democratization, increasing female representation in technology, and received recognition for Best Talent Management and Leadership Development practices. As the Executive in Residence at INSEAD, she conducts research on utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for digital transformation and promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Shameem holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology and an MBA from Indiana University, Bloomington, with a focus on creating superior organizational performance through talent management and leadership development.