kannan g

Strategic Leader with 20+ years of global IT experience in leading business and technology programs across banking, retail and telecom sectors. Presently working with EY as Associate Director [Client Technology] responsible for providing strategic leadership to the implementation/adoption/enablement of a portfolio of products, for EY internal customers and external clients.

20 years of IT experience across diverse domains (Banking/Retail/Telecom).
12+ years of experience in strategic program management, Service Delivery Management and client on-boarding & relationship management.
Global exposure: 6+ years of experience in Europe & UK; 7+ years in UAE.
Created and established “Centralized Product Implementation CoE” at EY GDS, to lead the implementation, adoption & enablement of EY products.
Successfully managed large digital transformation programs and strategic initiatives for Central Bank of the UAE, HBZ, TCS, Nokia and Sainsbury’s.
Created and established ITIL based Service Management Framework for Habib Bank AG Zurich; Led operational efficiency improvement initiatives.
Experienced in defining and implementing IT strategy and roadmap.
Solid experience in managing large offshore teams (from onsite).
Closely engaged with C-level executives - GMs, CEOs, COOs and CFO.

Master of Computer Applications [MCA], University of Madras, India [Year 2003]