Malik Khan Kotadia

Malik Khan Kotadia is a seasoned professional with 25 years of global experience. He has excelled as a Digital Banking, Payments, and Digital Transformation leader.

During his 14 years at Citibank, Malik held various global roles and played a key role as SVP- Global Digital Transformation, driving digital adoption across 42 countries.

His expertise spans across markets such as EMEA, North America, and LatAm, with a deep understanding of APAC. Malik specializes in areas like innovation, Fintech, blockchain, E-Payments, analytics, and big data. He has a proven track record of running billion-dollar businesses with direct P&L responsibilities and managing large teams.

Transitioning into his entrepreneurial role, Malik has become a mentor, thought leader, and community builder in the Fintech industry globally. He mentors innovative startups, Fintechs, and digital financial inclusion companies, while advising progressive banks and digital accelerators on their digitization strategies.

As an advisor, Malik works closely with regulators, policy makers, and multilateral agencies on fintech and blockchain initiatives for social and financial inclusion, promoting equitable societies. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, panel moderator, and chairperson at top events worldwide, covering themes such as Digital Finance, FinTech, Blockchain, A.I, the 4th Industrial Revolution, IoT, and Big Data.

Malik is also an acclaimed author, with his first book 'The New Ages' receiving global acclaim across 65 countries. He is currently working on three other book projects.

With a passion for building digital communities, Malik has amassed a large following of half a million across 70 countries. His community, focused on leveraging emerging technologies for wellbeing, made a significant impact with a billion impressions in 2015.

On the academic front, Malik has pursued education in Fintech, Metanomics & Digital Trends, and Cutting Edge Insights in China at prestigious institutions like MIT and Zhejiang University International Business School. He holds an MBA in Information Systems and International Business along with a BE in Mechanical Engineering.

Throughout his career, Malik has been associated with renowned organizations, serving in various capacities such as a Keynote speaker, Judging panel member, International Facilitator, Consulting Council Member, Partner, Ambassador, Co-founder, Business Mentor, Speaker, Advisor, Program Director, Independent Director, and Adjunct Faculty at esteemed institutions and events globally.