Dr. Imran Batada

Dr. Imran Batada is a seasoned leader with over 24 years of experience driving organizational strategy, policy development, digital innovation, and research excellence. He is currently serving as the Chief Digital Officer & Director, Center of Information & Technology at IoBM, and previously held the position of CIO & Director, Center for ICT at IBA Karachi.

Furthermore, his professional journey has taken him to the United States, where he was associated with market-leading companies, further enriching his industry experience.

Dr. Batada is the author of “Digital Pakistan,” a roadmap for the government, industry, and academia for digital transformation, and hosts the Digital Pakistan podcast produced by IoBM. He is a respected industry leader on the topics of digital transformation, innovation, and leadership and is frequently invited to speak at conferences and events.

Dr. Batada has provided consultancy services to private and public sector organizations, and is also a well-known educator who has taught at various prestigious universities in Pakistan.

Dr. Batada is committed to giving back to society. He founded the Sindh Research Incubation Centre (SRIC) and partnered with government and donor agencies to launch youth training programs. Under his leadership, 25,000+ students have been trained, boosting Pakistan’s freelancer economy and contributing to GDP growth. In 2026 he was appointed President & CEO of the Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA).

Dr. Batada’s expertise and leadership in technology have earned him numerous accolades, including the World CIO 200 Awards (LEGEND) by the Global CIO Forum from 2020 to 2025 and the Living Legend Excellence Award by Ideal Excellence Award in 2018. He has also served on various boards, including FPCCI, P@SHA, PAFLA, ICAP-DAAB, IBA Executive Committee and PIPFA.