K C Ponnappa
Independent Director, Strategy & Governance, Sustainable Growth Specialist, Top Banker
Years of Experience:
Clients / Startups Supported:
23
5
Professional Summary
A distinguished executive with an impeccable track record spanning two decades in the Banking Industry. A strategic thinker and result-oriented leader known for driving corporate banking excellence, championing customer-centric initiatives, and orchestrating transformational growth. Has a strong passion for CSR, Sustainability, and Digitization. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and leadership skills to contribute to a Leadership or Board position. Advisor to Organizations - Offering strategic insights across BFSI domain, Operations, Compliance, Customer Engagement including Innovative product development and Company Strategy. Mentoring Startups in areas of Strategy and Operations.
Key Achievements
Jan 25 – till Date : Citicorp Finance (India) Limited Independent Director
Jan 23 – till date : Swiftnex Fintech Pvt Limited Co-Founder & COO
Jan 11 – Nov 22 : ANZ :
As Chief Operating Officer , India was a member of the country leadership team and Executive Committee (EXCO), responsible for Operations and Technology for the Bank's Branch in India
As Head of Trade & Lending Operations, India, I oversaw end-to-end Trade Operations and Institutional Credit and Lending Operations for the Bank in India
As head of Trade & Supply chain, I established end-to-end Trade Operations for the Mumbai branch, ensuring adherence to RBI regulations and group guidelines
Aug 07 – Jan 11 : HSBC: VP Trade & Services. I received Six Sigma Green Belt Certification for reducing LC issuance turnaround time, resulting in a 25% reduction
Oct 02 – Aug 07 Citigroup Global Services Limited, Chennai. As a manager, I led the migration of India Trade Operations to create a mirror site in Chennai
Areas of Specialization
Corporate Governance & Board Advisory, Business Transformation & Growth Strategy, Financial & Operational Restructuring, Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
Education & Qualifications
1996-99 : BA Economics | Loyola College |Chennai
2000-02 : MBA, Finance | T.A. Pai Management Institute |Manipal
2023 : Principles of Sustainable Finance | Erasmus University Rotterdam |Online Via Coursera
2023: Career Essentials in Generative AI |Microsoft & LinkedIn | Online via LinkedIn
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