Standard Chartered has appointed Kavita Kulkarni as Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO) for India and South Asia, effective immediately.
Based in Mumbai, Kulkarni will be a member of the Bank’s India Country Management Team and will drive the execution of Standard Chartered’s Technology & Operations strategy while supporting its strategic priorities across India and South Asia.
Kulkarni brings more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning banking, wealth management and technology, having held senior roles across multinational financial institutions in India, the UK and the US.
Prior to joining Standard Chartered, she was Managing Director and Chief Information Officer for Private Banking and Wealth Management at Barclays Bank, where she led global technology and operations teams and drove the adoption of artificial intelligence across delivery cycles.
Kulkarni holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Karnataka University and an MBA in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Speaking about the appointment, PD Singh, CEO, India and South Asia, Standard Chartered said, “We are delighted to welcome Kavita to Standard Chartered. As we continue to invest in innovation and strengthen our capabilities, Kavita’s deep expertise combined with her extensive global leadership experience will help us deliver simpler, faster and more resilient banking experiences for our clients, while supporting our long-term growth ambitions in the region.”
