Kanika is a senior leader at PayPal, where she leads finance modernization, risk management, and lead AI-driven change. Before joining PayPal, she spent more than 16 years at KPMG Consulting, working with top executives on preparing companies to go public, managing mergers, and improving financial operations. She also led P&L of one of KPMG’s top five national portfolios. She's known for using new technologies—especially AI—to drive change at some of the world’s largest companies.

Kanika has an engineering degree and an MBA in finance and strategy, giving her a strong foundation at the intersection of technology and business.

She is a recognized thought leader who has given a TEDx talk on human-centered AI, given keynotes at global conferences, taught at top universities, and written papers on the future of finance and technology.

Her contributions have earned her the KPMG Award of Distinction for innovation and the 2024 Outstanding Women Award, which celebrates women executives for exemplary leadership.

Kanika serves on the Board of the American Lung Association and is AI Committee Chair for the Technology Association of Oregon, where she mentors tech and finance startups.

Leader in Data Governance for Financial Risk at one of the 8 Big Banks in the US. Built data governance program for financial risk ground up from 0-1. Chair Data Governance Committee for Risk

A) developed policies & standards around materiality, issue management and risk reporting

B) Built data observability tools tracking timeliness, Refresh and Availability of data pipelines- Improved efficiency gains over 40%

C) Product Mgr./ Owner for Spark based DQ Platform connecting to multiple data stores across the cloud and On-Prem

D) Developed Supervised ML models for anomaly detection in Market Data, reducing error rates by 75% E) Developed 50 point assessment for data governance maturity model and tracked improvements annually

F) Successfully addressed material regulatory findings and helped build TOM for BAU Data Governance

I'm a seasoned technology leader with a proven track record of driving transformational initiatives that deliver tangible results. I excel at navigating ambiguity, orchestrating complex digital programs, and building high-performing teams at scale. My passion lies in crafting customer-centric products that leverage cutting-edge technology to achieve strategic objectives.

Visionary CISO with a proven track record of aligning cybersecurity strategies with business objectives in the insurance industry. Currently safeguarding a $11 billion insurance organization, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. With an MBA complementing my CISSP and CDPSE certifications, I bridge the gap between complex security challenges and board-level strategic decisions.

My approach focuses on:
• Translating Cyber Risks into Business Impact: Adept at communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making at the highest levels.
• Driving Innovation and Digital Transformation: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance security posture while enabling business growth.
• Strategic Risk Management: Implementing robust governance frameworks that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Cultivating High-Performance Teams: Building and leading global, cross-functional teams that deliver results in high-pressure environments.

As a recognized thought leader in cybersecurity, I speak at security leader conferences, sharing insights. My passion for mentoring extends beyond my organization, as I guide the next generation of security professionals in their career development.

I'm committed to fostering a culture of security awareness and resilience across organizations. My goal is to contribute my expertise to forward-thinking boards, helping to navigate the complex landscape of cyber risks in today's digital age.

Senior global executive with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience and durable impact on the growth, technology and sustainability of a large spectrum of organizations, including a Fortune 500 bank, a global tech & media firm and a Canadian Crown corporation, across 7 industries (e.g., financial services, civil aviation, insurance, railways).

Pravin Kumar is an accomplished technology leader with over 17 years of experience in driving large-scale digital transformation across global enterprises. Specializing in Intelligent Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and enterprise systems modernization, Pravin has led multi-million-dollar programs that integrate emerging technologies into complex, highly regulated environments — particularly within the financial services sector.

As a recognized expert in AI strategy, automation governance, and risk mitigation, Pravin currently leads an enterprise transformation program, managing global delivery teams and ensuring responsible AI adoption at scale. His work bridges business goals with advanced technology execution, helping organizations unlock value while navigating operational, compliance, and ethical risks.

Pravin is also an active contributor to the AI and automation community. He has served as a speaker at industry-leading conferences including AI in Finance Summit (New York) and SSON Intelligent Automation (Dallas). He is a peer reviewer for global journals and conferences such as IEEE TEMSCON and the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL), and has judged innovation competitions including the University of California, Berkeley Hackathon.

Known for his practical, real-world insights and cross-functional leadership, Pravin is passionate about helping organizations transform responsibly in the age of AI.