Volunteer Director
Kanika is the Volunteer Director at CIRND Federation, where she currently heads the Policy Research, Finance & Economics, and Liberal Studies Foresights. She additionally contributes to the development of programs for fellow volunteers, learners and students.
Kanika is an accomplished Corporate Leader with an extensive track record of leading global financial institutions, holding senior leadership positions at international banks like Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS), Barclays, Bank of New York (BNY) and GE Capital. With her wealth of experience steering global banking operations, policies and transformation, she brings insightful foresights into the BFSI industry. Her versatile expertise seamlessly bridges corporate leadership with a deep understanding of financial innovation and technology’s transformative impact.
Kanika leverages her deep understanding and strategic vision to provide invaluable insights that steer policies, shape operations, and drive transformations within the global corporate world. Over her illustrious career, she has not only led groundbreaking initiatives but has also played a pivotal role in establishing robust governance frameworks that underpin organizational success. Furthermore, her relentless pursuit of excellence has resulted in the implementation of significant process enhancements across various corporate entities. As a Chief Mentor, Kanika generously imparts her wealth of knowledge through thought-provoking interventions and engaging workshops, empowering aspiring leaders to gain practical industry insights and nurturing them to blossom into dynamic and influential trailblazers in their own right.
Beyond her distinguished corporate accomplishments, Kanika is acknowledged for her exceptional dedication to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within both corporate settings and broader societal contexts. She is also highly regarded for her resolute commitment to corporate social responsibility, consistently leading by example in fostering positive impacts on communities and the environment. In addition to her myriad professional achievements, Kanika serves as the esteemed chair for the Global Women Leaders’ Force Network, a role where she leverages her extensive experience and flexible perspective to drive meaningful change. Her strategic acumen, financial innovation prowess, and adept guiding skills all converge to make her a truly invaluable asset to the network. Moreover, as a perceptive visionary, Kanika is actively shaping the future by spearheading governance improvements, driving transformative initiatives, and providing invaluable mentorship to aspiring global business leaders.