Avinash Raghavendra

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President and CIO at Axis Bank

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Avinash Raghavendra is the President & Head-Information Technology at Axis Bank, bringing over two decades of IT Management experience in the banking sector. He has led various technology leadership roles across infrastructure and application layers, including Core Banking, Corporate Banking, and Digital solutions.

He is passionate about collaborating with teams to deliver technology solutions that achieve high-impact business goals. His interests include cloud adoption and innovative technologies like Kubernetes and DevSecOps.

Avinash has been instrumental in Axis Banks shift to the cloud, moving 100% of new customer-facing applications.

Personality Overview

Fair-minded

Consensus Builder

Good Listener

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

Cloud Transformation
He is leading Axis Bank's significant shift to the cloud, moving all new customer-facing apps to cloud infrastructure.
Cloud-Native Engineering
He focuses on building in-house cloud-native engineering and product teams, embracing modern development practices like DevSecOps.
IT Strategy
With over 20 years in IT Management, his expertise includes IT Strategy and Governance, particularly in core banking technologies and digitization.

Media Appearances

ETSPOTLIGHT with Avinash Raghavendra, President & Head of IT, Axis Bank. Featured in Economic Times – CIO

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Avinash Raghavendra – Axis Bank – Forbes India Interview. Featured in Forbes India (YouTube)

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Avinash Raghavendra, President & CIO of Axis Bank – Leadership Connex (Facebook). Featured in Facebook – Leadership Connex

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Work History

5-2022
President and CIO at Axis Bank
4-2019 - 6-2022
Executive Vice President & Head-Information Technology at Axis Bank
3-2018 - 3-2019
Senior Vice President & Head - Information Technology at Axis Bank
4-2013 - 2-2018
Senior Vice President at Axis Bank
5-2007 - 3-2013
Vice President at Axis Bank

Education

Avinash has no verified education history

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Exp : 18 Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : President and CIO at Axis Bank

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Insights For Selling To Avinash

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Show them how they look good by making this decision
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Take time to make them feel comfortable before getting to the main pitch

DONT's

  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Avinash is

  • Relationships can play a major role, followed by low risk and strong market validation.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Avinash

  • They are not very direct, and unlikely to say no to your face.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Avinash move?

  • They can take their time to make decisions, even if they are constantly involved and friendly.
  • Can Avinash take some risk or not?

  • It is unlikely that they will take many risks.

You And Avinash

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