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Saghir Akbar
Director, Platform Delivery at the Metropolitan Police Service
Saghir Akbar is a highly experienced professional with an MBA and a background in delivering and optimizing large-scale national services in the Government sector.
With expertise in strategic and operational leadership, Saghir has successfully managed business units focusing on Service Delivery, IT Operations, and Infrastructure & Platforms.
He possesses strong communication skills and has a proven track record of stakeholder engagement and collaboration with top-tier suppliers to drive innovation and best practices.
Saghir has a deep understanding of digital service delivery and business transformation, translating complex requirements into technology deliverables effectively.
His qualifications include ITIL 4 Managing Professional, Strategic Leader/MSP Practitioner, and ISO 20000 Consultant, paired with appropriate security clearance.
Education-wise, Saghir holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from The University of Sheffield and an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the University of Leicester.
His notable positions include Director of Enterprise Platform Services at HM Revenue & Customs, Deputy Director at the Department for Education, and Head of Technical Support Services at the UK Home Office, among other leadership roles in prominent organizations.
