Veena Dandapani

Veena Dandapani is an accomplished executive with extensive experience across various industries, currently serving as a Board Member at FirstBank since August 2022, with roles on the Audit and Enterprise Risk Committees and certified in Cyber Risk Oversight. Dandapani was the Chief Client Services Officer at Pagaya from July 2022 to September 2024, leading B2B professional services and enterprise data strategy. Previously, Dandapani served as SVP Global Head of Products at Western Union, overseeing a $4B+ product portfolio and achieving significant growth. Additional experience includes serving as Vice President of IT Strategy & Portfolio for Catholic Health Initiatives, leading digital e-commerce growth for OtterBox, and operating a specialty retail store as President of Learning Express Toys. Dandapani's academic background includes a Master's in Computer Science from Western Michigan University, a Senior Executive Leadership Program at Stanford University, and a Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras.