Nanda Padayachee is a renowned Technology Leader, Data Practice Leader, and Business Partner with extensive experience spanning retail banking and corporate transactional banking. Mr. Padayachee holds an MBA from the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Information Technology from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika. He is an expert in data and big data technologies, digital, distribution channels, payments, and switching. With great strategic and innovation ability borne out by industry awards and advisory roles, he bolsters vast experience in partnering with the C-suite to drive change, reduce overall TCO, and increase agility while improving stability.

As Head AI, Automation and APIs at Standard Bank Group, Mr. Padayachee has led the bank's journey in the area of artificial intelligence, having established its first CoE. He has proven expertise in aligning business goals with flexible technology solutions to drive commercial gains, process improvement, and competitive advantage. He excels in transformational work and has a remarkable track record of successful enterprise deployments and system migrations. Additionally, he's a people leader with proven ability in establishing and managing teams in matrix and virtual structures with a span of control > 200 people.