Varun Chandhok

Varun Chandhok's work experience includes the following roles:

1. Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Operations Officer at Premier Bank since March 2021.

2. Enterprise CIO and Chief Enterprise Architect at M&T Bank from September 2017 to March 2021.

3. Group Vice President - Chief Enterprise Architect and Head of Corporate Technology at M&T Bank from January 2016 to March 2021. In this role, they were responsible for Enterprise Architecture, IT alignment with business objectives, and managing corporate technology supporting various departments.

4. Group Vice President - Chief Enterprise Architect and Head of Data Technology at M&T Bank from May 2014 to January 2016. Varun was responsible for Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Data strategy creation and management, regulatory compliance, business intelligence, and operational efficiencies.

5. Delivery Head Commercial and Credit Technology at M&T Bank from June 2012 to May 2014. Varun led the IT organization for Commercial and Credit across all delivery channels and products, including commercial web banking, CRM, loan origination, and treasury management.

6. Administrative Vice President, Enterprise and Retail Technologies at M&T Bank from August 2006 to June 2012. Varun had management responsibility for multiple teams and initiatives across various business lines, including branch platform applications, consumer lending origination, and core technologies.

7. Vice President - Commercial Web Banking, Wire, Treasury Services at M&T Bank from July 2003 to August 2006. Their responsibilities included management of the Commercial Web Banking, Wire, and Treasury Services teams, as well as planning and execution of technology and business projects.

8. Vice President - Branch Automation and Intranet Team at M&T Bank from August 2001 to August 2003. Varun had management responsibilities for branch automation, intranet/web-based applications, and technology conversions for internal business units.

Varun Chandhok has extensive experience in various leadership and technology roles within the banking industry.

Varun Chandhok's education history begins in 1984 when they attended Modern School for their high school education, where they focused on engineering studies. After completing high school in 1990, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Management from Carnegie Mellon University, graduating in 1994.

In 1997, Varun Chandhok enrolled in the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. During their time at the Tepper School of Business, they specialized in Information Technology, Finance, and Organizational Behavior, completing their MBA program in 1999.

In 2014, Varun Chandhok attended the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Here, they participated in an Executive Leadership Program, which focused on enhancing their skills in executive leadership. This program lasted for one year and allowed Varun Chandhok to further develop their leadership abilities.

Overall, Varun Chandhok has a diverse educational background, combining studies in mechanical engineering, business management, information technology, finance, organizational behavior, and executive leadership.