Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer for ABN AMRO Bank

Stanislite from the class of 1981

Ajay Kotkar says:

"I am highly indebted to our great institution that has given me the education and confidence to overcome complex challenges, to cross any cultural boundaries and most importantly, to be a good citizen of this world"

Professional Profile

Since 2003 based in Hong Kong, currently acting as Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer for ABN AMRO Bank, responsible for the Technology Services for all the business arms for ABN AMRO Bank across 17 countries in Asia.

Since 1981:

June 1987, Graduated as Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) and started his career as Computer Engineer in India

In August 1993, Ajay decided to explore opportunities outside India. Accepted an assignment in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with a major US Technology vendor as a Sr. Network Engineer. He was instrumental in delivering major Technology projects for Banking and Finance, Oil Exploration and Construction Industry.

In March 1995 Ajay moved to Tokyo - Japan, to pursue a career in the Banking and Finance Industry in one of the most mature and sophisticated financial hubs in the world. He studied the Japanese Language, with the bilingual capabilities implemented Technology projects for some of the leading names like Morgan Stanley, Chase Bank, JP Morgan and others.

September 1996: Started with Swiss Bank Warburg, Japan as Head of Enterprise Technology

November 1997: Started as the Head of Infrastructure for ABN AMRO Japan,

Prior to relocating to Hong Kong in July 2003, as the Head of Technology for North Asia, served as the Chief Technology Officer for all business units at ABN AMRO Japan.

Ajay married Dr. Swapna, Dermatologist in 1996 and is blessed with 2 lovely sons Siddhesh (born in 1998) and Shivank (born in 2001).