Fatima Rizwi

Chief Information Officer, APAC
Fatima.Rizwi@people20.com
61 3 9244 9567

Bio

Fatima Rizwi is an accomplished Technology Executive with 13+ years of experience leading technology strategy and delivery for the contingent workforce industry. As Chief Information Officer for People2.0 APAC, Fatima sets and executes the regional technology strategy in alignment with global initiatives, guiding the organization through transformation with a focus on business impact and operational excellence.

A self-described “fixer,” Fatima brings a blend of strategic thinking and practical execution. She has successfully led complex technology integrations during mergers and acquisitions, overseen ISO 27001 certification initiatives, and designed cost-saving, efficiency-driven solutions – including productizing internal technology stacks into a market-ready SaaS POC offering. Her expertise spans technology-enabled business process integration, risk management, IT leadership, and large-scale program delivery.

Fatima is deeply committed to people-centered leadership. She is a strong advocate for emotional intelligence in the workplace and believes in defining the business problem before moving to solutions; ensuring technology always serves and enables a clear business need. Her approach centers on effective and transparent communication, aligning teams around a shared vision and measurable goals.

Outside of her formal role, Fatima is an active contributor to industry conversation, sharing thought leadership through LinkedIn articles such as Leadership Through Clarity, Connection and Courage and The Human Side of Digital Transformation. She regularly attends conferences and webinars focused on emerging technology trends, including generative AI and the future of tech-enabled strategy. A lifelong learner and science fiction enthusiast; Fatima is also a foodie, a voracious reader and occasional writer of speculative fiction, and an animal lover who believes compassion, curiosity and creativity are just as important outside of work as they are in it.

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Personal Interests

Thought Leadership

If you could eat one type of cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?

This might be a cheat answer, but all Asian cuisines! From Japanese and Chinese to Vietnamese and Thai, there’s incredible variety and I could happily eat dumplings any day of the week.

What's the best piece of career advice you've ever received, and who gave it to you?

A previous manager and mentor once told me to lean into the discomfort when things feel chaotic professionally. That chaos often breeds opportunity for both you and the organization; so long as you stay aligned with your values and work ethic. I carry this advice with me; it reframes professional challenges and reminds me that I still have agency, regardless of the broader environment.

If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be?

I’d love to play any instrument. It’s such an admirable skill, and being able to express yourself through music is something I’ve always found inspiring.

Content That Keeps Me Informed

Keeping up with cross-industry Technology trends through conferences, events and webinars, along with following SMEs on platforms like LinkedIn.

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