I aim to position EY as a leader in technology risk by driving innovation and collaboration, focusing on digital transformation and sustainability in the evolving tech landscape.

Ammar Ajam-Oghli

EY Global Technology Risk Innovation Leader

Technology risk innovator. Leading transformative solutions and advancements in risk management and tech integration. Experienced in AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation.

Ammar is EY Global Technology Risk Innovation Leader with over 22 years of global experience, including eight years in the UK and 14 years in Switzerland.

In his current role, he leads a team of 40 professionals and is recognized for innovation in technology risk, focusing on SAP S/4HANA, artificial intelligence (AI), IT ESG and cybersecurity. Ammar has developed tools like Helix HITRA and Cyberwise, improving audit quality and advisory services. He works with several high-profile clients, providing insights on S/4HANA, AI integration and cybersecurity. His experience has supported compliance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and Swiss regulations.

Ammar holds an MBA in International Business and an MSc in computer science from the University of Birmingham. He also holds certifications in core areas including IT audit (CISA), IT security (CISSP/CISM), IT risk (CRISC), project management (PRINCE 2), IT process (ITIL) and ISO processes (27001 Security, 22301 BCM, 42001 AI).

How Ammar is building a better working world

"I am passionate about innovating technology risk through challenging the status quo, turning obstacles into opportunities and trying things differently. The technology market is changing fast with new innovations seen around ERPs, AI, Cyber, ESG and cloud to name a few. Doing things smarter, better or faster is our aim whether this be by changing our processes, technology or way of thinking."

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