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Chandra Sekhar AKNR

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Executive Director at DBS Bank
📍 Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Chandra Sekhar is a visionary Executive Director at DBS Bank with over 28 years of experience leading digital transformation and IT strategy in financial services. He specializes in credit cards and unsecured lending, driving modernization across multiple Asian markets. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration and is described as an approachable, strong people leader.

He is a firm believer in continuous learning, having completed executive programs at IIMB, IIML, and MIT xPRO. He actively engages in career coaching to align his personal values with his professional growth, underscoring a deep commitment to self-improvement and personal branding.

Unique fact: He has authored publications on applying Blockchain technology to enhance employee performance management and the role of ICOs in funding Indian MSMEs.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Personality Overview

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Dynamic But Sincere
Friendly But Fast
Decisive But Friendly

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Priorities

Topics Chandra cares about

AI Governance
Recently earned certifications as a Certified AI Security Officer (CAISO) and Certified AI Governance Officer (CAIGO), showing a deep interest in the compliance and security aspects of AI.
Digital Transformation
The central theme of his 28-year career, focused on modernizing banking platforms and redefining business landscapes to deepen customer connections.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Executive Director
DBS Bank
9-2018 - 3-2024
Senior Vice President Consumer Finance
DBS Bank
6-2018 - 9-2018
Consultant Specialist - Digital Transformation
Independent
4-2016 - 6-2018
Head of Delivery Operations
ANZ
4-2015 - 4-2016
Senior Delivery Manager - Cards
ANZ
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
6-2022 - 5-2025
Doctor of Business Administration
Swiss School of Business and Management
2-2022 - 12-2022
Post Graduate Certificate
MIT xPRO
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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