Samir Kumar
About Samir Kumar
Samir Kumar is an experienced executive currently serving as the Executive General Manager and Head of Global Shared Service Centres at QBE Insurance in Manila. He has held various leadership roles in prominent financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and possesses a strong academic background in finance and electronics.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Samir Kumar serves as the Executive General Manager and Head of Global Shared Service Centres at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2020. He operates from Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines, where he oversees the global shared services strategy and execution. His role involves managing operations that enhance efficiency and service delivery across the organization.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bank
Samir Kumar has held multiple positions at Deutsche Bank. He worked as a Director from 2007 to 2012 in Bangalore, India, and New York, United States. He later served as Managing Director from 2012 to 2015 in Manila, Philippines, and Bengaluru Area, India. His tenure at Deutsche Bank included responsibilities in corporate and investment banking operations, where he promoted intelligent automation and managed significant change programs.
Education and Certifications
Samir Kumar holds a Master of Business Administration from the Faculty of Management Studies at the University of Delhi, which he completed from 1995 to 1997. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics from Lucknow University, studying from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, he has a machine learning certification from Stanford University through Coursera and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt from GE.
Experience in Other Organizations
In addition to his roles at QBE Insurance and Deutsche Bank, Samir Kumar has worked at several other organizations. He was a Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2016 to 2019 in Manila, Philippines, and served as General Manager of Sales and Solutions at IBM from 2005 to 2007 in Houston, Texas. His career also includes positions at GECIS, CRISIL, GE Capital, and IL&FS, where he developed digital-enabled solutions and promoted automation in business processes.
Entrepreneurial Venture at Synervate Solutions
Samir Kumar is a Co-Promoter and Director at Synervate Solutions Pvt Ltd, a position he has held since 2019. His involvement in this venture reflects his commitment to leveraging his extensive experience in managing global process migrations and delivering large change programs in the business landscape.