## Shirin Hamid

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**Canonical URL:** [Shirin Hamid](https://www.imf.org/en/about/senior-officials/bios/shirin-hamid)

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: February 17, 2026

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### Role and responsibilities
- Chief Information Officer & Director, Information Technology Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- Leads strategic initiatives in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and modernization shaping the Fund’s digital future.
- Oversees digital transformation efforts across the institution.

### Career history
- Previously served as Director General and CIO at the Asian Development Bank.
  - Led award-winning innovations in AI, blockchain, and automation.
- Served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
  - Spearheaded technology initiatives advancing sustainable development and humanitarian goals.
- Held positions at Keppel Corporation, Deloitte, and Accenture.
- Recognized as a sought-after speaker on digital governance and emerging technologies.
- Widely recognized for ability to lead diverse teams and deliver transformative outcomes in complex environments.

### Areas of leadership and expertise
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Cybersecurity
- Modernization and digital transformation
- Blockchain and automation
- Digital governance
- Technology for sustainable development and humanitarian objectives

### Education and qualifications
- Holds advanced degrees in computer science and business systems analysis from UK institutions.

### Key facts and figures
- Experience spanning over two decades.
- Current title: Chief Information Officer & Director, Information Technology Department.

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## References

- [IMF Senior Officials](https://www.imf.org/en/About/senior-officials)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/about/senior-officials/bios/shirin-hamid_