Kumaran Neelakantan

Kumaran Neelakantan is an experienced professional in technology procurement and auditing, currently serving as a Technology Category Manager at LSEG from October 2021 to July 2024. In this role, Kumaran led complex global projects, conducted training to enhance team performance, and implemented standard operating systems for governance and risk mitigation, involving bid evaluation, negotiations, vendor selection, and service model finalization. Prior experience includes serving as a Category Manager at Thomson Reuters and as an Assistant Manager in Technology Services, where Kumaran specialized in strategic negotiations and sourcing. Additional roles include a Process Lead in P2P and R2R at Capgemini and Internal Audit Manager at a Chartered Accountants Firm, focusing on internal audits, compliance, and financial crime analysis. Kumaran holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from St. Joseph's Evening College, specializing in various accounting disciplines.