The Digital Transformation Agenda: Leadership & Strategy In The 4IR
This session's key note speaker is Dr Alfred Musarurwa who is a seasoned technology and banking professional. His roles
and responsibilities have spanned the development and implementation of appropriate tactical and operational strategies
to achieve strategic targets. He has been instrumental in defining and delivering the Digital Agenda for the bank in liaison
with stakeholders. He has been the key driver of the strategic planning, capex budgeting, forecasting of business
requirements and decision-making process.
A recent report from the World Economic Forum highlighted why financial services should welcome what has been dubbed the “fourth industrial revolution” after the impact it has had on a range of sectors such as healthcare, retail and agriculture.
With the development of digital technology, automation and personalization have been put on a pedestal in these industries and propelled them further than first envisioned after upgrading infrastructure to truly benefit consumers.
The report stated: “For an industry that has developed over arguably thousands of years, and which has strong economic incentives to modernize and optimize its performance, it is somewhat dumbfounding that the financial services sector hasn’t been more tech-enabled. Why does this matter?
(Cited: https://www.forbes.com/sites/madhvimavadiya/2019/04/23/why-fintech-should-embrace-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/?sh=f3b18e6868f6)