Anshu Sharma Raja currently serves as the Chief Transformation Technology Operations Officer for Africa and the Middle East at Standard Chartered Bank. In this role, she is responsible for leading the bank's technology and operations strategy, developing its technology systems, and overseeing the digital transformation of the bank in the region. Before her current position, Anshu held various leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank, including Chief Information Officer for Consumer, Private & Business Banking. Global Head of Retail Banking Products Technology With over two decades of experience in the banking and technology sectors, Anshu has a proven track record of driving innovation and digital transformation. She has worked with leading organizations such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Philips in various capacities, including as a Director of Analytics and Data Products, Global Analytics Leader, and Senior Director of Head of Global Product Data, Analytics & Data Sciences. Anshu's expertise and leadership have been recognized through her involvement with prestigious organizations such as the Forbes Council, and NASSCOM, and as an ACC Coach (ICF). She is also an active speaker, author, and podcast host, sharing her insights on the impact of digital, data, and AI on business transformation