Deepak Sekhri
About Deepak Sekhri
Deepak Sekhri serves as the VP Consulting for the Asia Pacific Region at La Meer Inc. and has extensive experience in modernizing cash management technology platforms and enhancing IT governance across various financial institutions.
Work at Singapore Consultancy Pte. Ltd.
Deepak Sekhri has been serving as Principal Consultant at Singapore Consultancy Pte. Ltd. since 2020. In this role, he focuses on modernizing cash management technology platforms through a multi-year IT strategy that aligns with regional corporate cash management business growth plans. His leadership has contributed to a significant scale-up in IT staffing and capabilities at a nearshore development center, which has resulted in reduced overall IT costs.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bank
Deepak Sekhri held multiple positions at Deutsche Bank, including Managing Director of Technology in Jacksonville from 2013 to 2015, and Managing Director, Global Head of Production Control from 2010 to 2015. He played a key role in standardizing IT software development and operations processes, which facilitated mobility and seamless integration of geographically dispersed teams. His responsibilities also included enhancing governance of third-party arrangements by identifying and mitigating previously unidentified risks.
Background in IT Risk Management
Deepak Sekhri has extensive experience in IT risk management, having worked as Head of IT Controls, IT Risk Management, and Third-Party Risk Management at SGX from 2017 to 2019. His expertise includes IT General Controls, Third-party Risk Management, IT Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity. He successfully revamped IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity capabilities, leading to improved responses to disruptions, particularly during weather-related events.
Education and Training
Deepak Sekhri studied at the Japan-Singapore Institute of Software Technology, where he achieved a qualification in Programming & Systems Analysis. This educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and IT management across various financial institutions.
Career at Citibank
Deepak Sekhri began his career at Citibank, where he held several roles, including Technology Head for Regional Cash Management Systems from 1994 to 1998 and Project Manager for Regional Cash Management Systems from 1988 to 1993. His early experiences at Citibank contributed to his development as a technology leader in the banking sector.