Rekha Patnaik

Rekha Patnaik is an accomplished finance and strategy professional currently serving as Executive Vice President and Director of Continuous Improvement at UMB Bank since January 2008. Rekha has held multiple leadership roles, including Executive Vice President and Director of Bank Strategy and Administration, and has extensive experience in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and financial analysis, evidenced by the successful implementation of corporate M&A strategies across various divisions. Prior experience includes roles at Sprint Nextel as a Corporate Audit Intern and at Accenture as a Consultant/Project Manager, where Rekha managed global teams and improved operational efficiencies. Educational achievements include a CFA Charter Holder designation, an MBA in Finance, and degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. Recognized with the "UMB Finance Star Award," Rekha is noted for outstanding contributions to the field.