Gaurav Pradhan
About Gaurav Pradhan
Gaurav Pradhan is the Director and Chief Digital and Information Officer for Asset Management Client Coverage at UBS, where he focuses on digital transformation and agile delivery. He has extensive experience in management consulting and has held various leadership roles in prominent financial institutions.
Current Role at UBS
Gaurav Pradhan serves as the Director and Chief Digital and Information Officer for Asset Management Client Coverage at UBS. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the firm's digital transformation efforts and agile delivery initiatives. His role involves providing thought leadership and acting as a trusted advisor within the organization, focusing on enhancing client services through innovative digital solutions.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining UBS, Gaurav Pradhan held several significant positions in the financial services sector. He worked at HSBC as the Head of Operations for Digital Innovations in Global Liquidity and Cash Management from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he was a Senior Vice President at Barclays Corporate Banking, where he focused on Business Change and Digital eChannel Payments from 2012 to 2014. His experience also includes roles at Deloitte and Lloyds Banking Group, where he contributed to strategy consulting and project governance.
Career at Tata Consultancy Services
Gaurav Pradhan began his career at Tata Consultancy Services, where he worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2002 to 2005 in New Delhi, India. This early experience laid the foundation for his expertise in technology and digital solutions, which he has built upon throughout his career in various leadership roles across the financial services industry.
Educational Background
Gaurav Pradhan earned his MBA in Finance from the Indian School of Business, completing his studies from 2005 to 2006. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in financial principles, which supports his roles in management consulting and digital transformation within the financial sector.
Expertise in Digital Transformation
Gaurav Pradhan has developed a strong expertise in embedding a cohesive culture across globally distributed teams. His focus on digital transformation and agile delivery has enabled him to lead change initiatives effectively within organizations. His management consulting background further enhances his capabilities in programme governance and operational excellence.