Anup Purohit

Former CIO
Director API Banking

ANUP PUROHIT ü Anup holds a bachelor’s degree of engineering in electronics from Mumbai University and is certified in “Leading Change & Organizational Renewal (LCOR)” from Harvard Business School, Boston. He is also certified Independent Director from Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). ü With over 30 yrs of diverse experience spanning BFSI, IT & ITES, he is a results driven business technology leader with deep expertise in blending technology with business strategies. ü His career demonstrates a strong track record of driving IT Strategy, Digital Transformation, IT Security & Risk Management, AI / Gen AI and Business Value Engineering, spreading across domains – Core, Emerging and Moonshots. ü His career thus far has been marked by consistent top performance and recognition, including multiple accolades for his commitment to innovations, customer-centric technology strategies, risk aware mindset. ü He has actively contributed to increasing mindshare by participating as keynote, panellist at ET, CNBC TV18 etc, fireside chats with CEO’s and advisor to board at (CDSL), Cleareye.ai, Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering. Key highlights of Anup’s career include: ü Leadership Roles: +919820283826 o At present, Anup is an additional director and strategic advisor at Spliceforms (Brand name – API Banking). He is advising with management on building API Banking System (ABS), which will help banks to participate to external banking ecosystem, which includes digital public infrastructure and distribution channels. o Anup is also strategic advisor to Neysa.ai who have developed an AI Accelerator Platform with security guardrails with Data Sovereignty, including make in India Inferencing LLM) o Over the past 2 & 1/2 decade, Anup has held several leadership positions, including Global CIO at Wipro, Group CIO at YES Bank, Head IT at RBL Bank, Middle East Africa & Asia Pacific Leadership roles at Barclays & JPMorgan, including setting up GCC’s. These roles demonstrate his ability to lead and manage large teams and complex business transformation programs. ü Strategic Vision: He is adept at formulating and executing business IT strategies, as evidenced by his roles at Wipro & Banks (Indian & MNC), as well as shaping various global brown and blue-sky innovation programs. ü Financial Management: He is proficient at financial management. Accountable for budgeting, planning & delivery of 400+ Mio USD IT budget globally. Mastered the financial waste management. ü Stakeholder Management: He has extensive experience in engaging & managing relationships with senior stakeholder viz Board of Directors, (CxO) management, venture capitalists & regulator officials. ü Business Development: He has led consulting-driven business development, solution architecture, and delivery governance, which is exemplified by his roles at Wipro, YES Bank & IBM ü Transformation Expertise: He has a proven ability to drive global standardization, digital agility, cost optimization and business value engineering across diverse industries & tech stacks like SAP ERP, Core Banking, Cyber Security ü Technical Proficiency: He possesses a strong understanding and has integrated transformative technologies (likes of AI/GenAI, Cloud, DevSecOps, Big Data & Business Analytics, RPA, Low Code etc.) to enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation, and create competitive advantages for business. ü Cyber Security Expertise & Technology Risk: He has led best of breed vs best of suites cyber security strategies at Wipro, YES Bank & RBL Bank. He showcased exemplary expertise in navigating complex regulatory environment and attaining compliance, to mitigate banks risks and maintain operational excellence. ü Team Leadership: He is a proven team player and team leader, accomplished at both collaboration and leading 5000+ talents across globe and nurtured 500+ NexGen Associates