Ganessan Soundiram
Executive Vice President & Head - Technology, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
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Ganessan Soundiram is the Executive Vice President & Head – Technology at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, with over 25 years of experience spanning BFSI, manufacturing, and high-tech sectors. Under his direction, the company has achieved 90% self-service adoption, 75%+ video-based verifications, and 99% electronic payouts and robotic policy issuance.
Certified in Project Management Professional (PMP), SCRUM, and The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Ganessan has led several enterprise-wide transformation programs. He has driven ICICI Prudential’s digitalization since 2011, ensuring business continuity and customer service even through challenging periods like the pandemic. His initiatives have enabled the company to deliver seamless and remote customer experiences.
In 2024, he was named among India’s Top 10 CTOs for his contributions to technology-led growth and innovation in the insurance industry. Ganessan remains a key force behind ICICI Prudential’s drive to lead with digital intelligence and resilience.


