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Tech Evolution: Themes, Trends, and Considerations Shaping the Future of Technology in Financial Services

Kartik Sakthivel, Ph.D., MS-IT/MS-CS, MBA, PGC-IQ 5/3/2021

This paper offers a broad set of questions and considerations for organizations to keep top of mind in their technology journey, as they adapt to changing realities and position themselves for future growth.

Summary

From a thought leadership perspective, this paper provides a baseline understanding of technology issues that will impact the current and future financial services landscape. It also sets the stage for more detailed, subject-specific research pieces published by the LL Global Emerging Technologies Executive Task Force. 

It explores high-level topics that include:

  • Harnessing accelerated digitization
  • Navigating a new era of disruption

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Meet the Project Director

Kartik Sakthivel, Ph.D., MS-IT/MS-CS, MBA, PGC-IQ

As chief information officer for LIMRA and LOMA, Kartik Sakthivel is responsible for developing the information technology strategic direction for the enterprise. In this capacity, he directs and manages computing and information technology policies, programs and schedules for business and enterprise systems, and manages information services to meet LIMRA and LOMA’s corporate goals and objectives.

An industry thought leader, he champions the use of technology to improve the revenue, profitability, and efficiency of the organization. Joining LIMRA and LOMA in 2017, Sakthivel has broad industry experience, most recently as director of technology at Liberty Mutual Insurance.

He holds a doctorate in Computer and Information Sciences with a focus on AI and Information Quality from University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems/Information Technology, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.

Vice President & Chief Information Officer and Regional Chief Executive Officer – Asia West
LIMRA and LOMA
ksakthivel@limra.com


For more information, please contact ksakthivel@limra.com.

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