Sudhakar Nibhanupudi

Sudhakar Nibhanupudi currently serves as the Group Chief Data Officer at National Bank of Kuwait, where responsibilities include data management strategy, revenue growth initiatives, and regulatory compliance across global branches. Notably, Sudhakar was the first Chief Data Officer in Financial Services within the Middle East, successfully implementing strategies that enhanced customer experience and cybersecurity within a tight timeline. Prior experience includes a tenure at Standard Chartered Bank, where Sudhakar held various senior roles, including Global Head of Data, Technology, and Innovation for Enterprise Functions, overseeing significant transformation programs and developing integrated data management strategies that led to substantial cost savings. Sudhakar's educational background includes an MBA in Information Systems and Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and additional studies from The Johns Hopkins University and INSEAD.