![]() Dr. Ankit Shah Vice President – Operations FinTech, RegTech & Digital Systems Leader Hon'ble Member, National Governing Council, Citizen Force FFC |
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Dr. Ankit Shah is a seasoned technology and operations leader with over 18 years of international experience in fintech and regtech domains, spanning India, the USA, Africa, and Latin America. He currently serves as Vice President – Operations, leading global delivery, information security, and enterprise solution implementation for large-scale digital platforms. Over the course of his career, Dr. Shah has demonstrated strong leadership in managing end-to-end operations including product development, project and program governance, service delivery, IT infrastructure, and client relationship management. He has successfully led multi-million-dollar programs and built high-performance teams across geographies, driving organizational growth and operational excellence. He has extensive expertise in digital financial ecosystems, having led the design and implementation of solutions such as digital wallets, payment gateways, identity-as-a-service platforms, biometric systems, digital onboarding frameworks, and core banking integrations. His work reflects a deep understanding of emerging financial technologies and scalable digital architectures. Dr. Shah has played a key role in strengthening information security and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with global standards including ISO 27001, ISO 20000, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and business continuity and disaster recovery practices. His leadership integrates technology strategy with risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. Prior to his current role, he held leadership positions in international banking and technology organizations, including heading technical operations for fintech institutions and contributing to enterprise-level system transformations. His experience also includes roles with leading organizations such as Infosys and TSYS, where he worked on banking and payment systems development. Academically, Dr. Shah holds a Doctor of Business Administration and has completed the Advanced Management Program for Corporate Leaders from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore. He also holds an Executive MBA in Finance, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering, and a Diploma in Computer Engineering. He holds multiple global certifications in project management, agile practices, IT governance, cloud computing, and data technologies, and has undergone advanced training in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. With a strong blend of technology leadership, operational excellence, and global exposure, Dr. Ankit Shah brings valuable insights in digital transformation, financial systems, cybersecurity governance, and scalable technology implementation. |