Akash Anand — CEO

I am a global financial services and technology leader with 30+ years of experience driving growth, digital transformation, and client success across banking, wealth management, fintech, and asset management. My career spans the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the US, where I have built and led high-performing business units, delivered complex transformation programs, and developed deep, trusted partnerships with C-suite leaders of top-tier banks. In my current role at Avaloq, I lead strategic expansion across the Middle East & Africa—strengthening our presence, shaping modernization agendas, and driving adoption of unified Core Banking, Wealth, and Investment Management platforms. My focus is on enabling banks to evolve from legacy systems to intelligent, cloud-enabled operating models that accelerate growth and elevate client experience. I have previously held leadership positions at global institutions such as HSBC, Tata Asset Management, Sun Life Financial, and New York Life, where I built profitable franchises, led multi-market distribution networks, and delivered transformation initiatives aligned to regulatory, digital, and strategic goals. Recognized as an industry voice in wealth, digital banking, AI-driven transformation, and operating model modernization, I actively engage in executive panels, thought leadership forums, and strategic advisory discussions. As a DFSA-regulated Board Director, I bring strong governance, risk management, and regulatory alignment to executive decision-making. What drives me is simple: Building trusted partnerships, modernizing financial ecosystems, and empowering teams to create meaningful, long-term value. If you’re passionate about digital transformation, wealth innovation, fintech partnerships, or the evolution of banking in MEA, I’m always open to exchanging ideas and collaborating.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Fintech and financial services with a focus on digital transformation.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience: 24 yrs 6 mos

Career Highlights

30+ years of experience in financial services and technology.
Expert in driving digital transformation and client success.
Recognized industry voice in wealth and digital banking.

Work Experience

Avaloq

Regional Head - Middle East, Africa & Subcontinent India "MEAI" (2 yrs 5 mos)

NEC Middle East

Regional Director - Middle East & Africa (1 yr 4 mos)

COE GLOBAL

Chief Executive Officer (2 yrs)

Non Executive Director (7 yrs)

Profile Software

Group Chief Business & Commercial Officer (2 yrs)

Managing Director & Commercial Head for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (2 yrs)

Mabledon Capital Limited

Non Executive Director (9 yrs 2 mos)

Credence Analytics

Chief Sales Marketing Officer (2 yrs)

EbixCash Financial Technologies

Managing Director & Head of Global Business (4 yrs)

TATA Asset Management Ltd

Regional Vice President-International Business (2 yrs)

Global Head- Banking & Private Banking Channel, Products & Sales (1 yr 1 mo)

Regional Vice President- North (India), P&L Head- Northern India (2 yrs)

HSBC

Regional Head (VP)- Private Clients Group & Distribution Business, Northern India (2 yrs)

Sun Life Financial

Business Manager-Private Clients Group & Regional Head -Insurance Advisory Services (2 yrs)

Business Manager- Private Clients Group (2 yrs)