Athar Fahim

Result oriented, high-energy, and business-savvy Digital Transformation Expert for Trade Facilitation (Cargo, Logistics, Customs, VAT and Excise) with a talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Fahim is currently working with Big4 firm EY leading the digital transformation initiatives using Lean Digital approach that combines customer-focused design-thinking methods with Lean principles, digital technologies, and domain expertise to deliver digital that works at a controlled cost With a background in Program Management and as a Lead Business Process Expert at Dubai Ports & Customs, Fahim has significant experience in developing business-technology strategies, planning and implementation, Cargo, Logistics & Customs Process Transformation, setting up new Business Process function and the Project Portfolio Management office. With 20+ years of professional experience, Fahim strongly focused on Government Reforms and Automation initiatives for Trade Facilitation, Cargo, Customs & Logistics domains. Fahim served 15 years on several Customs & VAT Reforms & Automation Program initiatives with Dubai Customs, Pakistan Customs and Abu Dhabi Customs with focus to design & implement enterprise wide transformation of Customs & Trade Facilitation business processes, product development, evaluation of COTS solutions, development of request for proposals, Demand & Portfolio Management office, emerging technology solutions based on Blockchain and WCO Best Practices implementations. Educated to Master’s degrees in Business Administration with specialization in Information Technology. Certified Process Professional. Certified Lead Auditor Information Security.