Anubhav (Anu) Sharma — CEO
Anubhav (Anu) is a globally experienced technology strategy, transformation and risk management leader who drives development of large-scale as well as niche transformation mandates for organizations in North America, Europe and Asia. This experience includes defining and executing technology and IT strategies for some of the world's largest banks, public and private institutions and spearheading a transformation program for a global logistics pioneer across ten countries. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council which is an invitation-only community of senior technology thought leaders. He believes in a people-first approach to AI / digital transformation as most often the biggest challenges are related to humans rather than technology, once you get to the root of these challenges. In his current role, he partners with C-level technology executives in creating and executing their Strategies, Innovation, M&A, Risk Management and Digital Transformation plans through insightful research and advisory and works with clients across the globe in places such as USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. He considers himself, digitally bilingual (Can speak both business and technology) and has made a career in connecting the two successfully in a multitude of industries, including banking and logistics. Having started his career as a software engineer and worked in varied leadership roles across IT, Business operations, Digital transformation, Enterprise & Sales strategy, has provided him with very unique experiences and has led him to developing a deep understanding of both business and technology roles. Anubhav holds an MBA in business strategy from HEC Paris (2017), an MBA in Finance from IIT-Delhi (2010), a bachelor's in electronics engineering. Work domains: - Consultative solution development and delivery - IT Strategy - Digital transformation - AI Strategy - Innovation - Risk and Controls Management - Program management / Delivery management - Portfolio and Account Management - Agile teams / Domain model strategy - Retail banking strategy - Banking of the future (Embedded banking) - Open banking (Customer directed finance) All views and opinions expressed are personal and do not represent the views of my company.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Digital Transformation expert with extensive leadership experience.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Experience: 13 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- It Strategy
- Digital Transformation
- Innovation Management
- Business Strategy
- Program Management
- Analytical Skills
- Banking
Career Highlights
- Expert in technology strategy and digital transformation.
- Global experience across multiple industries.
- Forbes Technology Council member.
Work Experience
Info-Tech Research Group
Principal Director, Research & Advisory (Tech Strategy, Risk & Transformation / AI / Innovation) (8 mos)
Director, Research & Advisory - Technology Strategy, Risk & Transformation (2 yrs 6 mos)
Forbes Technology Council
Member (1 yr 1 mo)
BMO Financial Group
Director, Enterprise Strategy and Digital Transformation (2 yrs)
PwC
Senior Manager - Financial Services Consulting (Strategy, Digital & Operations) (2 yrs)
DHL
Digital Transformation Global Program Manager (1 yr)
Amazon
MBA Intern - Customer Service & Operations Improvement, Digital Transformation (0 mo)
Citi
Manager - Strategy & Operations (Retail Bank) (4 yrs)
J.P. Morgan
Team Lead (Business Analyst)- Digital, Investment Bank (1 yr)
Infosys
Senior Software Developer (2 yrs)
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Full time at HEC Paris
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Full time at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Anna University
High School Diploma at Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram