Umakanth Pai

Background

About Umakanth Pai

Enterprise Risk Management Professional • Technology enthusiast with keen interest in AI, digital banking technology and banking transformation. • Experience across developing & developed economies of diverse economic maturity & operational complexity. Managed retail banking portfolios of 11 countries across South Asia, Middle East, South East Asia and Africa. • Track record in managing risk during periods of recession as well as growth. Successfully reversed credit downturn impact in two large markets & built healthy portfolio across seven markets. • Looks for inspiration and looks to inspire. Sees value in working together and views diversity as a source of different perspectives. Worked in environment with diverse cultural values & work ethics. Ability to question status quo, initiate & drive transformation & changes. • Highly driven by values with intense focus on quality of delivery. Genuine interest in developing individuals into successful leaders. Specialities: Business Strategy, Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Governance, Fintech/Digital Lending, Corporate Governance, Risk Culture, Risk Appetite & Optimisation, Risk & Propensity Models