Milind Kulkarni

Milind Kulkarni is an experienced banking professional specializing in operational risk management and business operations. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank since March 2019, Milind has previously held significant positions such as Operational Risk Officer at BNP Paribas CIB and Head of Operational Risk at BNP Paribas India Solutions Private Limited. With over two decades of experience in various leadership roles across multiple countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, and India, Milind has been instrumental in establishing robust operational risk frameworks, business continuity planning, and enhancing performance management structures. Milind's academic background includes an MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from COEP Technological University. Additional qualifications include an International Certification in Banking Risk and Regulation from GARP.