Avinash Raghavendra
President and Chief Information Officer, Axis Bank
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Avinash Raghavendra heads digital strategy and technology transformation at Axis Bank. He focuses on scaling cloud infrastructure, advancing cybersecurity, and driving personalized digital experiences.
With more than 20 years in banking IT, he has led innovations across payments, data platforms, and microservices-based architectures. He previously served as executive vice-president and head of IT at Axis.
Raghavendra holds a master’s degree in Information Technology and is a multiple award-winning leader known for aligning tech with business outcomes.


