Anju Patwardhan

Anju Patwardhan is a globally experienced fintech venture investor, board director, and former banking executive with over 25 years of experience in the banking industry.12 She currently serves as the Non Executive Director and Vice Treasurer at AWARE Singapore, a gender-equality group.34

Professional Background

Anju has held various leadership positions throughout her career:

• Managing Director at CE Innovation Capital in Singapore (2020-present)2
• Independent Non-Executive Board Director at Xapo Bank and Xapo VASP (2023-present)2
• Member of the Global Advisory Council at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute (2021-present)2
• Independent Non-Executive Director at Gulf International Bank (2019-present)2
• Board member for companies in the US, Europe, and Saudi Arabia4

Previously, she worked for Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, holding roles such as Global Chief Innovation Officer at Standard Chartered Bank until July 2016.1

Education and Achievements

Anju's educational background includes:

• Fulbright Fellow and Visiting Scholar at Stanford University (2016)2
• MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore2
• Bachelor of Technology from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi2

She has also been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Banking and Finance.1

Personal

Anju has lived in Singapore since 1998 with her family.4 She is passionate about longevity and financial well-being of seniors, as well as mentoring women leaders.4 In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her two dogs.4