Kat***ran
Education
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (Unknown - Present)
- Degree: CIO Leadership Excellence
- Field of Study: Unknown Field
- Description:
McCombs School of Business (2024 - 2025)
- Degree: Postgraduate Degree
- Field of Study: Artificial Intelligence
- Description:
Tamilnadu University (2019 - 2021)
- Degree: Master's degree
- Field of Study: History
- Description:
Skills:
Monétisation, Data Analytics, Strategic Accounts, Bookings
Work Experience:
Regional Head of AI & Data Asia Pacific at Collinson | Priority Pass
- Location: Singapore
- Duration: 2024-06 to Present
- Description: Spearhead the strategic roadmap, development, and deployment of data and AI services, integrations, and advanced analytics across all Collinson lines of business in APAC. Collaborate with in-market MDs, Business Development, Client Services, global SMEs, and delivery teams to design and deliver cutting-edge, profitable solutions. • Manage AI & Data Analytics efforts across APAC for Collinson Group (Priority Pass & Lounge Key) • Champion and drive Global Data & AI Governance to ensure best-in-class standards • Propel adoption and foster innovation throughout the region • Strategize and Monetise Data and AI assets
Regional Head of Insights and Data FS Asia at Capgemini
- Location: Singapore
- Duration: 2016-10 to 2024-05
- Description: * Lead & Drive Revenue and Market Growth, Manage P&L, Business Development, Expansion * Provide comprehensive consulting and delivery services spanning Data Engineering, Strategy, Architecture, Governance, Analytics, AI Engineering, and Privacy. * Spearhead market expansion initiatives into Asia, Japan, KSA, and the Middle East, establishing a leadership position. * Offer advisory services to top leadership roles, including Chief Data Officers, Chief Ethics Officers, and Heads of Data & AI Engineering, guiding analytics initiatives. * Forge strategic alliances and partnerships in Data, Analytics, and Cloud technologies while actively pursuing new opportunities within the banking and insurance sectors. Focus Clients: Standard Chartered Bank, DBS, UOB, Maybank, RHB, HSBC, Security Bank, BDO, SMBC, Credit Agricole, AIA, AXA, Great Eastern, Income, Prudential, PACS, FWD, PGIM
Global Director & Head of Data Lifecycle Management COE at Capgemini
- Location: Singapore
- Duration: 2019-01 to 2024-03
- Description: * Implement regulatory and compliance w.r.t data challenges effectively. * Facilitate the customer & business experience journey. * Delivery data growth resolution, enhance data literacy, and drive innovation.
Regional Director - FS I&D Singapore at Capgemini
- Location: Singapore
- Duration: 2018-01 to 2019-03
- Description:
Mentor | Advisor | Board Member at Techknomatic Services Private Limited
- Location:
- Duration: 2016-10 to 2018-03
- Description: * Advisory for CEO & Founder * Helped in Market Strategy and Overall Expansion * Mentored about Technology areas to focus and optimize service offerings
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
Has continuous, overlapping roles from 2016 to present with no identifiable employment gaps.
Career spans financial services/FS&I&D and travel/loyalty tech with Capgemini leadership, then Collinson; while data/AI leadership remains constant, industry shift requires domain adaptability.
Long tenure at Capgemini (2016–2024) across multiple senior roles, followed by a new APAC leadership role at Collinson in 2024, indicating strong continuity.
Education from WHU supports senior management and strategy roles; the candidate’s career centers on data/AI strategy and governance, aligning well with the educational background.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Data Officer (CDO) – Global95% fit
Extensive experience leading data strategy, governance, monetization, and cross-functional executive engagement across APAC and global markets.
Global Head of Data & Analytics / Chief Analytics Officer92% fit
Proven ability to drive data & analytics strategy at scale with P&L responsibility and advisory leadership.
VP / Senior Vice President, Data Strategy & AI Transformation90% fit
Strategic, enterprise-wide AI/ML governance and transformation program leadership with client-facing consulting background.
Senior Director, Data Platform Governance & AI Enablement88% fit
Strong track record in data lifecycle, governance, and platform-level initiatives across FS and travel tech sectors.
Regional Managing Director, Data & AI Solutions (APAC)85% fit
Regional leadership with APAC market expansion experience and ability to monetize data assets across industries.
Related Sourcing Channels
Groups and Events where you can find more candidates with similar skills and background.
Experience AI Recruiter
$0 to start. Don't let your competitors get the AI advantage first.
Join over 10,000 companies using AI-driven recruitment solutions to automate your hiring process and save 80% in time costs.
24/7 automated operation
AI-powered candidate screening
Recruitment without geographical or time zone limitations
Personalized intelligent communication
Automated assessment of candidate engagement
Intelligently mimics and replicates your recruitment style
4-month money-back guarantee
Ensures LinkedIn account security
©Strategybrain Technology Ltd.
info@strategybrain.ca