Speakers

Niresh Rajah is a globally recognised executive leader in Financial Services and Professional Services with over 20+ years of experience at the forefront of Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Digital Transformation. With a distinguished track record, he has held senior leadership roles at Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Danske Bank, DLA Piper, and Grant Thornton, often reporting directly to Group CEO or Group COO.

As a seasoned Group Chief Data & AI Officer, Niresh has led complex and high-impact AI and data transformations, balancing innovation with regulatory rigor.    He has led complex regulatory, AI and Data transformations at Board level including Brexit changes and GDPR working with regulators across Europe.

He also holds Non-Executive Director and Board Advisory roles and is the Innovation Expert at Oxford University and Honorary Practice Fellow for AI, Data & Digital at Imperial College.  Niresh has been appointed as Chair of the UK AI Financial Services Working Group, where he champions the balance between innovation and practical, pragmatic regulations for consumer protection.

Niresh is also a senior advisor to Private Equity firms , advising on due diligence and value creation projects.   Recognised in the Global CDO 100 for multiple consecutive years, AI Executive to Watch (2025), and Data Management Professional (2023).