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Irakli Bebia, PMP®

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VP, CFO Business Manager, Finance & Strategic Planning Department at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group
📍 New York, New York, United States

As VP, CFO Business Manager at SMBC Group, Irakli Bebia is a strategic leader focused on aligning finance with corporate objectives. He champions digital transformation through AI and intelligent automation, leveraging his background in accounting from The City University of New York to drive operational efficiency and complex, high-stakes projects.

Outside of his professional role, Irakli is passionate about community engagement and the ethical application of technology. He actively volunteers with organizations like New York Cares and explores the intersection of AI and humanity. His interests also extend to Japanese language and culture, influenced by his time in Tokyo.

He developed his own AI assistant named "Ika, " which functions in both English and Japanese to support learning and development.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
VP, CFO Business Manager, Finance & Strategic Planning Department
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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AI & Automation
Champions AI adoption at SMBC and built his own AI agent. He also closely follows the rollout of AI assistants within the company's global headquarters.
Leadership Development
Demonstrates a passion for mentorship by hosting fireside chats with interns and analysts at SMBC to discuss career paths and leadership lessons.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
VP, CFO Business Manager, Finance & Strategic Planning Department
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group
12-2019 - 4-2024
VP, Chief of Staff & PMO Leader - U.S. Office of Controllers
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group
5-2023 - 8-2023
Secondee, Global Bank Unit (SPDGBU) (グローバル戦路統括部)
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group
7-2019 - 11-2019
Associate Auditor
BK Accountants CPAs, PLLC
9-2014 - 3-2019
Auditor / Project Manager
Georgia Revenue Service • შემოსავლების სამსახური
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Education
Accounting
The City University of New York
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Ilia State University
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