Guru Sundararaman

Advisor & Board Member at OpenRisk

With over 25 years of experience, Guru Sundararaman has been instrumental in creating and delivering impactful technology solutions and digital experiences for clients in the financial services and telecommunications industries. Guru has also in-depth experience in advising investors and founders on new technologies, start-ups and joint ventures. Guru is known for his strategic thinking, ability to “connect the dots”, innovative yet pragmatic mindset, delivery focus, and a “people-first” approach to problem-solving.

His blend of expertise spans capital markets, technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital experiences. Most recently, Guru was a senior client executive at Publicis.Sapient for over 13 years serving as a trusted advisor and delivery partner to senior clients, transforming and optimizing their businesses through innovative solutions and services.

Prior to Sapient, Guru was in leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Bankers Trust and AT&T Bell Labs focusing on capital markets, investment banking, digital initiatives, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

Guru has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from The Cooper Union and a master’s degree in computer science from Stevens Institute of Technology.