Ketan Pandit
About Ketan Pandit
Ketan Pandit serves as the Group Chief Technology Officer at QBE Insurance, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in major companies such as Capgemini and Farmers Insurance Group. He specializes in insurance claims, data transformation, and technology strategy, and holds a Bachelor in Engineering from the University of Mumbai.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Ketan Pandit serves as the Group Chief Technology Officer at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2023. He operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area in a hybrid work environment. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the technology strategy and implementation across the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Previous Experience at QBE North America
Before his current role, Ketan Pandit worked at QBE North America as the Chief Information Officer from 2017 to 2023. He was responsible for leading IT strategy and transformation initiatives during his tenure. Prior to this, he served as the Head of IT Strategy, Transformation, and Data for one year in 2015, focusing on enhancing data-driven decision-making processes.
Career at Farmers Insurance Group
Ketan Pandit held the position of Vice President at Farmers Insurance Group from 2011 to 2015. In this role, he was the Head of IT for Claims and led the Salesforce.com Center of Excellence. His work involved managing IT operations and integrating technology solutions to improve claims processing and customer service.
Professional Background and Expertise
Ketan Pandit has a diverse background in technology and management, with significant experience in insurance claims, financial services, and sales force automation. He has deep expertise in analytics, business intelligence, and enterprise data management. His leadership experience includes managing large IT teams and overseeing substantial budgets, exceeding $200 million.
Educational Qualifications
Ketan Pandit earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering from the University of Mumbai, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He also completed his early education at St. Xavier's, attending from 1979 to 1991. Additionally, he holds a Six Sigma Black Belt and has expertise in SEI CMM Level 5.