Anubhav (Anu) Sharma

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada13 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in technology strategy and digital transformation.
  • Global experience across multiple industries.
  • Forbes Technology Council member.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Digital Transformation expert with extensive leadership experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

It StrategyDigital TransformationInnovation ManagementBusiness StrategyProgram ManagementAnalytical SkillsBanking

Other Skills

AIInnovationRisk ManagementOperations ImprovementCritical ThinkingAI StrategyLeadershipDigital StrategyConsultingTechnology RoadmappingStrategic Technology InitiativesBusiness Case DevelopmentManagementPerformance ManagementProblem Solving

About

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.

Experience

13 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
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Average Tenure
1 yr 1 mo
Current Experience

Info-tech research group

2 roles

Principal Director, Research & Advisory (Tech Strategy, Risk & Transformation / AI / Innovation)

Promoted

Aug 2025Present · 8 mos

  • Advising senior IT, digital and technology executives in creating and executing their IT Strategy, Digital Transformation, AI, Innovation, M&A, Risk Management and Operations Improvement plans based on my extensive industry, consulting and research and advisory work. We are a global firm with clients across the world - USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and others.
IT StrategyDigital TransformationAIInnovationRisk ManagementOperations Improvement

Director, Research & Advisory - Technology Strategy, Risk & Transformation

Jan 2023Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Innovation ManagementIT StrategyCritical ThinkingAI StrategyLeadershipRisk Management+7

Forbes technology council

Member

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives / thought leaders.

Bmo financial group

Director, Enterprise Strategy and Digital Transformation

Jan 2021Jan 2023 · 2 yrs · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Lead development and execution of enterprise-level strategies and programs in pursuit of medium and long-term enterprise objectives of the bank. Included working with partners across the bank to develop strategic views and creating communication decks for CEO / Board members.
Innovation ManagementIT StrategyPerformance ManagementCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingLeadership+9

Pwc

Senior Manager - Financial Services Consulting (Strategy, Digital & Operations)

Jan 2019Jan 2021 · 2 yrs · Greater Toronto Area, Canada

  • Partnered with financial services organizations in solving their business issues and implementing beneficial change, whether it’s transforming them digitally, improving efficiency and productivity, adhering to risk and regulatory changes, navigating the new fintech world, considering their risk culture or fighting against financial crime.
Business StrategyInnovation ManagementOperating model designProblem SolvingLeadershipAnalytical Skills+12

Dhl

Digital Transformation Global Program Manager

Jan 2018Jan 2019 · 1 yr · Bonn Area, Germany

  • Led the strategic digital transformation of the global customer service setup at DHL Freight including process, system and organizational change components across 10 countries. Achieved streamlined workflows, systems and data to modernize customer service and enable a personalized customer experience.
People ManagementBusiness RequirementsLeadershipChange ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProgram Management+6

Amazon

MBA Intern - Customer Service & Operations Improvement, Digital Transformation

Jan 2016Jan 2016 · 0 mo · Luxembourg · On-site

  • Based on interviews and analysis of data, best practices and innovation ideas - Developed the plan for optimizing the customer service returns process for Amazon Europe across 5 countries and improving efficiency by 10-15%.
Analytical Skills

Citi

Manager - Strategy & Operations (Retail Bank)

Jan 2011Jan 2015 · 4 yrs

  • Worked closely with the Retail Bank head as part of retail central team responsible for building business strategy, digital transformation and roadmaps, managing products, customer experience, analytics. Brought in technology enablers to achieve significant productivity improvements and aid sales teams in enhancing performance.
LeadershipMicrosoft OfficeBankingClient RelationsDigital Transformation

J.p. morgan

Team Lead (Business Analyst)- Digital, Investment Bank

Jan 2010Jan 2011 · 1 yr

  • Led multiple system enhancement projects working and post-M&A systems integration design and implementation with cross-functional teams (business & technology) across Europe, US and Asia resulting in significant productivity increase & cost saves for the bank.
LeadershipMicrosoft OfficeBankingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Digital Transformation

Infosys

Senior Software Developer

Jan 2006Jan 2008 · 2 yrs

  • Developed software applications (using Java, Javascript etc.) for key automotive and aerospace clients to aid their digital transformation efforts.
SQLMicrosoft Office

Education

HEC Paris

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Full time — Business Strategy

Jan 2016Jan 2017

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Full time

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Anna University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Electronics & Communications

Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram

High School Diploma — Computer Science

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