Asish Karunakaran has taken on the role of Chief Technology Officer at the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), bringing a wealth of experience in technology leadership and digital innovation. In this new capacity, Asish will focus on enhancing NaBFID’s technology landscape, advancing its digital initiatives, and contributing to innovation-driven strategies that align with the organization’s infrastructure financing goals. His extensive background in IT and cloud solutions positions him to play a critical role in shaping NaBFID’s future technology roadmap.
Before joining NaBFID, Asish was associated with Tata Communications as Vice President of Product Management (BFSI), where he worked on creating cloud-based solutions tailored to the financial sector. His career spans several key leadership roles, including serving as Chief Technology Officer at ICICI Prudential AMC Ltd and as Chief Information Officer at Vidal Healthcare. With deep expertise in IT strategy, cybersecurity, and cloud technology, Asish has successfully led multiple enterprise-level technology transformation initiatives aimed at driving efficiency and innovation.
Asish holds a management degree from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, which complements his technical expertise with strong business insights. His professional journey of over two decades reflects a consistent focus on aligning technology with business objectives and driving growth in regulated industries. At NaBFID, he is expected to spearhead efforts to build a robust and scalable digital ecosystem that supports the bank’s mission of advancing infrastructure development.
Through his strategic leadership, Asish is anticipated to strengthen NaBFID’s technological foundation, ensuring operational transparency and efficiency. His broad understanding of emerging technologies is likely to support the bank’s commitment to innovation and growth. By integrating advanced digital tools and systems, Asish aims to position NaBFID as a forward-looking institution capable of addressing the evolving needs of the infrastructure financing sector.