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The 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗥 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, hosted by Synnex Group, has just begun, bringing together HR leaders, practitioners, and technology experts to explore what modern, data-driven HR truly looks like. We’re pleased to share that Cedar Consulting is the 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 for this year’s summit. For us, this is about contributing to meaningful dialogue about how structured strategy, analytics, and disciplined execution can help HR teams create measurable business impact. Later in the day, Ramkumar Venkataraman, Senior Partner at Cedar, will be moderating the panel on 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗥 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗥 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, a timely discussion on turning HR data into actionable intelligence. Looking forward to a day of thoughtful conversations and practical insights. #FutureOfWork #HRTransformation #PeopleStrategy #LeadershipConversations

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸’𝘀 𝗖𝗥𝗠 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿? In this new video, Ramkumar Venkataraman, Senior Partner at Cedar Management Consulting International, breaks down what it really takes to drive a best-in-class CRM strategy in banking. It’s not about technology alone, it’s about alignment, design, agility, and the ability to turn customer data into meaningful engagement. From onboarding to retention, from personalization to performance, 𝗖𝗥𝗠 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. And with AI changing the game, the stakes have never been higher. 🎥 Watch the full video to explore how leading banks are reimagining CRM from the ground up: lnkd.in/ddkRyja8 #CRMStrategy #BankingInnovation #CustomerExperience #DigitalBanking #AIinCRM #FinTechLeadership #CRMInBanking

We are pleased to welcome Yousif Alnefaiei, Deputy Chief Executive – Business Development & Services, The BENEFIT Company, as a speaker at the 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚-𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙠 – 𝘽𝙖𝙝𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 2025. With a deep track record in payments infrastructure and financial services — leading strategy and growth for the national switch network — Yousif brings unmatched insight into how banks, FinTechs, and ecosystems can interoperate for scale, resilience, and customer impact. Join us in Manama for a distinguished exchange of ideas on how shift-left innovation, infrastructure evolution, and strategic partnerships will define the banking landscape ahead. 📅 Date: 29th October 2025 📍 Venue: Wyndham Grand, Manama, Bahrain 🔗 Secure your seat → luma.com/k93fw7fl #CedarIBSiSummit #FutureReadyBank #PaymentsInfrastructure #BankingEcosystems #BahrainFinance

Core banking transformations often pass the system readiness test, but still face delays, confusion, and misalignment when it’s time to move forward. At Cedar, we’ve seen this pattern across 40+ transformation journeys. The reason? System readiness ≠ program readiness. That’s why we built the 𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗗 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: a practical, proprietary tool that helps boards, PMOs, and program leaders assess true milestone readiness across five essential pillars: Resources, Application, Process, Infrastructure, and Data. Explore how RAPID can help de-risk your transformation, from UAT to go-live: lnkd.in/eBV5A_z #CoreBanking #DigitalTransformation #ProgramManagement #BankingTechnology #RAPIDFramework #CedarIBSi #PMO #BankingInnovation

Excited to welcome Marwan Abouzeid, Principal – Digital Strategy Consultant at @backbase, as a speaker at the 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚-𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙠 – 𝘽𝙖𝙝𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 2025. With over two decades in digital banking and financial services, Marwan drives transformation across the Middle East by helping banks reimagine customer journeys, accelerate digital adoption, and build future-ready platforms. His expertise in strategy and execution makes him a key voice in shaping the region’s digital banking agenda. 📅 Date: 29th October 2025 📍 Venue: Wyndham Grand, Manama, Bahrain 🔗 Secure your seat → luma.com/k93fw7fl #CedarIBSiSummit #FutureReadyBank #Backbase #DigitalStrategy #BahrainFinance #CedarBahrain2025

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱. 📖✨ Nominations for the @IBSIntelligence 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 are now closed. With record-breaking participation, GFIA continues to stand as The Oscars of FinTech — the stage where innovation earns its legacy. Stay tuned as we prepare to unveil the leaders who will inspire the world in 2025. 🎬🏆 #GFIA2025 #TheOscarsForFinTech #FinTechLeaders #GlobalRecognition #FutureOfFinance #InnovationExcellence

🔍 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 Cedar partnered with a $165B Tokyo-headquartered industrial giant to assess the North American steel mill products market and identify growth-ready distribution partners. Through deep market segmentation, end-use analysis, and stakeholder interviews, we helped the client uncover high-potential sectors, evaluate key Steel Service Centers (SSCs), and identify acquisition opportunities. The result? Data-backed insights that led to new partnerships and long-term strategic positioning in a critical global market. 𝗪𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄: lnkd.in/dm5Em_NA #IndustrialStrategy #SteelIndustry #MarketEntry #NorthAmerica #StrategyExecution #CedarConsulting #GrowthStrategy

We are pleased to welcome Maytham Abbas, Head of Business Development – @khaleejibank , as a speaker on our panel on a Cashless Economy at the 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚-𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙠 – 𝘽𝙖𝙝𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 2025. In his role at Khaleeji, Maytham has led strategic growth initiatives, cultivated partnerships, and championed innovative banking products that resonate with evolving customer needs. His experience navigating the intersection of product, market, and customer will contribute sharp, actionable insights to our program. Join us in Manama as industry leaders and change-makers come together to share perspectives, exchange ideas, and co-create the future of banking. 📅 Date: 29th October 2025 📍 Venue: Manama, Bahrain 🔗 Secure your seat → luma.com/k93fw7fl #CedarIBSiSummit #BahrainFinance #BankingLeadership #InnovationInBanking #BeSeenWhereItMatters #CedarBahrain2025

🏆 𝗖𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. This marks the third consecutive year Cedar is recognized for its strategic excellence and impact in the consulting industry. The ranking highlights firms that deliver exceptional consulting services across various industries and functional specialties. Cedar, a global strategy and transformation firm with over three decades of experience, was selected for its trusted expertise in business strategy, financial services transformation, and digital innovation. Read more on Forbes: forbes.com/companies/cedar-m… #CedarConsulting #ManagementConsulting #StrategyConsulting #BankingInnovation #Forbes2025 #ProudMoment #beseenwhereitmatters

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴? At the Building a Future-Ready Bank Summit – Kuwait 2025, industry leaders discussed AI’s transformative role in banking, paving the way for smarter operations, better decision-making, and more personalized customer experiences. 🎙️ Watch the full panel with experts from Kuwait Financial Centre - Markaz, Warba Bank, Finonyx Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, as they share their insights on AI in action. 🎥: youtu.be/x5PJiT3NS6w?si=Uoi5… #AIInBanking #DigitalTransformation #FinTech #Innovation #CedarIBSiEvents #FutureOfBanking #KuwaitBanking #IBSIntelligence

At the 𝗠𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝗛𝗥 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, Cedar's Senior Partner, Ramkumar Venkataraman, led a bold and future-facing roundtable with top CHROs and learning heads from across industries, driving a conversation that questioned assumptions and challenged norms. As Knowledge Partner at the event hosted by the INSTITUTE OF HRD, Cedar brought together HR leaders to explore what’s truly shifting in the role of the CHRO, from policy custodians to strategic co-pilots, from service providers to ecosystem architects, and from learning managers to capability designers. Ram’s key message was clear: HR is no longer a support function—it’s a value creator at the core of transformation. Thank you, Dr. Siraj Rahman, for the partnership and the incredible panel of CHROs who made this session one of depth, honesty, and actionable foresight. 📌 Stay tuned as we continue to drive conversations that shape the future of HR, leadership, and business. #FutureOfWork #CHROLeadership #HRTransformation #CedarInsights #MumbaiHRSummit2025

At Cedar, every day brings a new challenge, a new city, and a chance to make an impact. It’s all about building experiences, relationships, and stories that stay with you. Meet Rishabh Mittal, who took us behind the scenes of what it really looks like to work on the move—client meetings, airport check-ins, strategy sessions, and yes, some great food in between! #LifeAtCedar #CedarConsulting #DubaiToMumbai #TeamCedar #ConsultingLife

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽? At the Building a Future-Ready Bank, Kuwait 2025, industry leaders came together to share their strategic perspectives on where banking is headed and how institutions must evolve to stay ahead. Watch the full panel discussion featuring top industry leaders on the topic: Future of Banking – A Business Leadership Strategic Perspective 🎥: youtu.be/povbsqaXGQg?si=KDic… This conversation continues as we look forward to the London Building the Future-Ready Bank Summit on June 13, 2025, at Shangri-La, The Shard—bringing together global banking leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to build what’s next in financial services. #FutureOfBanking #CedarIBSiSummit #KuwaitBanking #DigitalTransformation #BankLeadership #FinTech #IBSIntelligence #PanelDiscussion #BankingStrategy #CedarIBSiEvents #GCCBanking

🎯 A word of advice to all trying to ensure execution excellence in driving strategy directly from Sanjiv Anand, the BSC way, "Make sure all your objectives are linked, so you aren't doing anything that doesn't ultimately help meet your financial targets. It does not get any more logical than this, and it also doesn't get any simpler." In his book, “𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱”, Sanjiv Anand, Chairman at Cedar Management Consulting International, talks about the crucial role of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) in effectively aligning strategic objectives with practical operations. Read more about such transformative concepts by reading Sanjiv Anand's "𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱." bit.ly/3Qkjyiu

Proud to announce Ramkumar Venkataraman, Senior Partner, Cedar Management Consulting International, will chair 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗢 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 at 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝗛𝗥 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, organized by INSTITUTE OF HRD, Bangalore. As the moderator, Ramkumar Venkataraman will lead a forward-looking discussion on “The Future of the CHRO Role” and will be joined by HR leaders from across fintech, manufacturing, green energy, and financial services. The session will explore how CHROs evolve as strategic advisors, shaping talent, digital readiness, ESG alignment, and leadership resilience in a rapidly changing business landscape. 🗓️ Date: May 24, 2025 📍 Venue: Holiday Inn, Mumbai International Airport 🕒 Session: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM linkedin.com/events/mumbaihr… We look forward to an insightful and impactful dialogue. #CHRORoundtable #MumbaiHRSummit2025 #HRLeadership #DigitalTransformation #ESG #CHRO #PeopleStrategy #TalentLeadership #CedarIBSi

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 – 𝗞𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 From AI-driven banking to digital transformation in transaction services, the Kuwait edition of our summit brought together key decision-makers, innovators, and leaders shaping the next chapter of financial services in the region. Catch the energy, insights, and standout moments of the day, watch the full highlights here: youtu.be/Wf3h-Lx8_gg?si=PayN… #FutureReadyBanking #CedarIBSiEvents #DigitalBanking #AIinBanking #KuwaitBanking #BankingInnovation #beseenwhereitmatters

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁. “Building a Future-Ready Bank – Kuwait 2025” brought together the region’s most forward-thinking leaders to exchange ideas on the future of banking & financial services. A sincere thank you to all our speakers for sharing their perspectives on digital banking, AI, and transaction innovation, and to our moderators for steering high-quality discussions throughout the day. We also extend our appreciation to our event partners for their support in making this summit possible, and to all the delegates who joined us and contributed to the dialogue—your presence and engagement made the sessions all the more valuable. From strategic leadership conversations to focused discussions & implementation, the sessions provided actionable insights for institutions aiming to modernize and scale. We are excited to continue these conversations in our upcoming events. Stay tuned! ✨ #FutureReadyBanking #KuwaitBanking #DigitalBanking #TransactionBanking #AIinBanking #BankingLeadership #FinancialServices #CedarIBSiEvents #beseenwhereitmatters

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵. Static KPIs and annual check-ins fail to meet the needs of today’s dynamic business landscape. 🌐 Enter 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗕𝗦𝗖 —Cedar’s strategic performance management platform that helps organizations align people, processes, and strategy in real time. Explore to learn how 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗕𝗦𝗖 enables execution with clarity and confidence: cedar-consulting.com/practic… #CedarPeopleBSC #PerformanceManagement #BusinessStrategy #BalancedScorecard #EnterpriseSolutions #CedarConsulting

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 | 𝗞𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 🤝𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🚀 Your unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in the banking and AI sectors and your support and collaboration, have made this summit a resounding success! AQM Technologies | BML Istisharat Sal | Finonyx Software Solutions Pvt Ltd | International Turnkey Systems - ITS | TCS BaNCS | Yethi Consulting 🚀 We look forward to continuing our partnership and achieving even greater milestones together! #CedarIBSiSummit #buildingafuturereadybank #Kuwait2025 #CedarIBSiEvents #live #beseenwhereitmatters