Deepak Khanijau
About Deepak Khanijau
Deepak Khanijau serves as the VP and Head of Financial Systems Solutions at AXA XL, where he focuses on business transformation, strategy, and solution delivery. With extensive experience in finance and project management, he has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including Kaplan and XL Catlin.
Current Role at AXA XL
Deepak Khanijau serves as the Vice President and Head of Financial Systems Solutions at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2019, focusing on business transformation, strategy, and solution delivery. His role involves overseeing financial systems and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency within the organization. He is based in Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
Professional Experience
Deepak Khanijau has extensive experience in finance and project management. He worked at Kaplan from 2005 to 2013, initially as a Senior Account Manager and later as a Senior Manager in Service Delivery & Transition. He then joined XL Catlin, where he held various roles including Senior Project Manager - Finance, Senior Delivery Lead & Program Manager - Finance, and Vice President, Sr. Manager - Finance, from 2013 to 2019. His career has been marked by a focus on financial systems and project delivery.
Education and Certifications
Deepak Khanijau has a strong educational background in finance and project management. He earned an MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies. He also studied at Oracle University, where he focused on Accounting and Finance, achieving General Ledger Management certification in 2017. Additionally, he holds certifications in Agile Methodologies as a Certified Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute, and Certified Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt from Motorola University.
Background in Project Management
Deepak Khanijau has a solid foundation in project management, having studied at the Institute of Project Management. His career includes significant project management roles, particularly during his tenure at XL Catlin, where he managed finance-related projects and led teams to deliver solutions effectively. His expertise in project management methodologies has been enhanced by his certifications and practical experience in various managerial positions.