Ashok Panduranga

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SVP, Head of AI Strategy and Technical Platforms at U.S. Bank

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

Ashok Panduranga is the SVP and Head of AI Strategy at U. S. Bank, focused on delivering scalable AI solutions to drive business outcomes. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, he is described by colleagues as a sharp, committed, and trustworthy leader with 20 years of experience in process transformation and strategic planning.

Ashok was recently recognized as one of the "Top 75 Innovative Leaders in AI - 2024. "

Personality Overview

Risk Tolerant

Big Vision Person

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Scaling AI Purposefully
He participated in an HFS Executive Roundtable on this topic, stressing the need to move beyond proofs-of-concept to achieve scalable, enterprise-level adoption of AI.
AI for Business Outcomes
His professional focus is on aligning AI and automation initiatives directly with tangible business results, improved operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
Agile AI Adoption
Advocates for an agile approach to AI, emphasizing the importance of knowing when to refine, scale, or pivot from an initiative to ensure success.

Media Appearances

HFS OneCouncil Members – Ashok Panduranga (SVP, Head of AI Strategy and Technical Platforms, U.S. Bank). Featured in HFS Research

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75 AI Leaders 2024 – Ashok Panduranga, U.S. Bank. Featured in PolyAI

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Work History

4-2026
SVP, Head of AI Strategy and Technical Platforms at U.S. Bank
4-2024 - 3-2026
Senior Vice President, AI and Automation Lead Executive at U.S. Bank
7-2023 - 3-2024
Vice President and Head of Automation, Payments at U.S. Bank
2-2022 - 7-2023
Lead - AI, Analytics and Intelligent Automation at Deloitte
4-2018 - 1-2022
Market Lead Intelligent Automation - Retail Banks, NA at Cognizant Technology Solutions

Education

PG Program in Artificial Intelligence from The University of Texas at Austin
MBA from KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Reseach

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Insights For Selling To Ashok

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ashok is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ashok

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ashok move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ashok take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ashok

Personality Compatibility


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