Yusuf Baker

Yusuf Baker is the Chief Information Officer at Spartan SME Finance, leading the architecture, development, and management of financial systems and processes. With over 25 years in financial services technology, he combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. He co-founded Xiriuz Systems, specializing in banking back-office and finance software. His educational background includes an MBA from GIBS, Master's degrees in Information Systems and Applied Ethics from WITS, and a B.Comm from UKZN. He holds numerous certifications in risk management, IT governance, enterprise architecture, and is a Certified Director. His expertise spans fintech innovation, Islamic finance, IT governance, and ethical technology leadership.