Laxmi Ramanath
About Laxmi Ramanath
Laxmi Ramanath is the Founder and CEO of La Meer Inc., where she has worked since 2005. With a background in risk management and compliance, she has held various significant roles in the financial technology sector and has received multiple recognitions for her contributions to the industry.
Work at La Meer Inc.
Laxmi Ramanath has served as the Founder and CEO of La Meer Inc. since 2005. Under her leadership, the company has established a presence in Silicon Valley, California, focusing on innovative solutions in regulatory compliance and technology. La Meer Inc. has been recognized for its contributions to the industry, including being named a CyberTech100 company for 2023. Ramanath's vision has guided the company in addressing complex challenges in risk management and compliance.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to founding La Meer Inc., Laxmi Ramanath worked as a Business Analyst at Silicon Valley Bank from 2000 to 2004. Her earlier experience includes a role as Senior Systems Manager at CMC Limited in Bombay, where she worked from 1988 to 1995. This diverse background in financial services and technology has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate complex regulatory environments.
Education and Expertise
Laxmi Ramanath holds an MBA in Systems Management from the Jamnalal Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), which she completed from 1986 to 1988. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from the University of Bombay, studying from 1978 to 1983. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and managerial disciplines, contributing to her expertise in risk management and compliance.
Industry Recognition and Contributions
Laxmi Ramanath has received multiple accolades for her contributions to the fields of governance, risk, and compliance. She was recognized in the 2021 RegTech100 as a leader in regulatory compliance and has been a finalist for Think Advisor’s Luminaries Awards for three consecutive years. Additionally, she has been acknowledged as a finalist for the Women in Tech Excellence Awards and was one of the six CEO finalists for the Year 2021 by Women in Governance, Risk and Compliance.
Involvement in Professional Organizations
Laxmi Ramanath is actively involved in various professional organizations. She coordinates the Silicon Valley risk and compliance round tables as a Steering Committee member of PRMIA - Professional Risk Manager's International Association San Francisco Chapter. She has also participated in discussions on cybersecurity and has collaborated with risk and compliance think tanks in the US and Europe to influence standards and thought leadership in the industry.