Santanu Bhattacharya

Santanu Bhattacharya is a seasoned executive with a strong background in digital transformation and data-driven businesses.

Currently, serving as the Chief Technologist at NatWest Bank, he is overseeing the bank's data and AI infrastructures to drive its transition into a futuristic digital bank.

With a proven track record, Santanu has held key positions including Chief Data Scientist at Airtel, where he led digital and data-driven growth strategies for 'Airtel 3.0'.

His past experiences include leadership roles at Facebook, AOL, and successful stints in founding and building startups like Salorix and Origin.

Santanu's educational background is equally impressive with a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/UMD, along with degrees from MIT and IIT-Bombay.

Besides his corporate commitments, Santanu is a distinguished speaker at events like the World Economic Forum in Davos, and a recognized writer featured in publications such as Mashable, TechCrunch, Forbes, and more.