Thomas Cherian

I excel in offering vision & leadership for developing & implementing novel technology initiatives. As a leader surfacing and operationalising next-generation ideas, I articulate and maintain innovation strategy while supervising technology implementation through recommendation, deployment, and compelling valuation.

As a pragmatic leader, I vet maximum value and return on multi-million-dollar IT investments, scaling up the sales and distribution platform of the bank while driving enhancement of various IT services.

I leverage cutting-edge technology focusing on innovation and collaborate closely with the Leadership team, providing technical guidance while defining corporate or enterprise technology strategy, ensuring that the technology platforms and solutions delivered, support business objectives.

Over the years, I have contributed to developing business applications strategy that enables future growth, maintained strong relationships with peers, business leaders, and 3rd party partners while being abreast of emerging information technology trends and industry-related best practices.

In my present association at Mashreq as Head of Technology (Executive Vice President), I lead the transformation of business powered by modern technology stack while diligently working with key stakeholders and customers. Further, I drive the evolution of our technology platform to make savings simple, affordable, and substantial at scale.

Specialities: Digital Solution Delivery | Banking & Finance Strategy & Execution | Agile Methodology | Program & Portfolio Management | Team Building & Leadership | BigTech & Fintech Partnerships | Total Cost of Ownership | Disruptive Innovation | Product Management | Financial Management | Innovation Management