Prabhakaran Janarthanan
About Prabhakaran Janarthanan
Prabhakaran Janarthanan serves as the Head of Technology and AI Legal at UBS, where he has held various legal roles since 2010. He has a background in law and computer engineering, having studied at the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
Current Role at UBS
Prabhakaran Janarthanan currently serves as the Head of Technology and AI Legal at UBS, a position he has held since 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland. In this role, he oversees legal matters related to technology and artificial intelligence, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and managing legal risks associated with technological advancements.
Previous Experience at UBS
Janarthanan has held multiple positions at UBS, contributing to the legal department over several years. He worked as an Executive Director and Legal Counsel from 2015 to 2018 in Singapore, and again from 2018 to 2021 in Zurich. He also served as Director and Legal Counsel from 2012 to 2015, and as Associate Director and Legal Counsel from 2010 to 2012, both in Singapore. His extensive tenure at UBS highlights his expertise in legal counsel within the financial services sector.
Legal Career Background
Before joining UBS, Janarthanan gained valuable experience in various legal roles. He worked as Legal Counsel at SingTel from 2008 to 2010 and served as a Pupil/Associate at Rajah & Tann for one year in 2006-2007. Additionally, he held the position of Head of Data Privacy Risk and Controls at Credit Suisse from 2021 to 2022. His diverse background in legal roles has equipped him with a broad understanding of the legal landscape.
Educational Qualifications
Janarthanan earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the National University of Singapore, completing his studies from 2003 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering from Nanyang Technological University Singapore, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. His educational background in both law and engineering supports his expertise in technology-related legal matters.
Early Career Experience
Janarthanan began his professional career as a Systems Analyst at Procter & Gamble, where he worked from 2000 to 2003. This early experience in the technology sector provided him with foundational knowledge that complements his legal expertise, particularly in areas intersecting technology and law.