Purnima Pratap
About Purnima Pratap
Purnima Pratap serves as the Global Programme Director at QBE Insurance and has extensive experience in IT transformation within the financial services sector. She holds an MBA from the University of Warwick and has worked in various international locations, contributing to significant projects with annual budgets exceeding $500 million.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Purnima Pratap has served as the Global Programme Director at QBE Insurance since 2018. In this role, she oversees significant projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's operational efficiency and strategic direction. Her experience in managing large-scale IT transformation programmes positions her to effectively lead QBE's global efforts in this area.
Current Role at HSBC
In addition to her role at QBE Insurance, Purnima Pratap has been working at HSBC as the Global Transformation Lead since 2015. Her responsibilities include guiding transformation initiatives that align with the bank's strategic objectives. She focuses on implementing innovative solutions to improve processes and drive growth within the organization.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Purnima Pratap has a long-standing career at Accenture, where she has held various roles since 2004. She worked as a Programme Manager for Barclays from 2005 to 2008, managing key projects within the financial services sector. Her extensive experience at Accenture has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current leadership positions.
Education and Expertise
Purnima Pratap earned her MBA in Strategy from the University of Warwick's Warwick Business School, completing her studies from 2002 to 2003. She also holds a Diploma in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School. Additionally, she is a certified AWS Cloud Practitioner and Cloud Advisor from Carnegie Mellon University, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and expertise in cloud technology.
Involvement in Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Purnima Pratap is actively involved in initiatives that promote inclusion and diversity within the tech industry. She is a member of the Women In Tech leadership and the BAME Engage programme. These initiatives focus on creating equitable opportunities and fostering a diverse workforce in technology and related fields.