NYC STEM 2026 · Advisory Committee
Mr. Narendra Deshmukh
Co-Founder, Optima Knowledge Ventures
Areas of Expertise
Professional Profile
Narendra Deshmukh is a distinguished business leader, digital strategy advisor, and governance specialist with over 36 years of executive experience across banking, fintech, technology services, and education. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and VJTI Mumbai, as well as a certified Independent Director from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Narendra integrates high-level strategic vision with deep operational risk management. As Co-Founder of Optima Knowledge Ventures, Narendra advises growing enterprises, mentors startup founders, and builds leadership capabilities. Throughout his career, he has held pivotal executive roles, including Vice President of Risk & Technology Governance at Standard Chartered Bank, Head of Technology & Operations at Electronic Payment & Services, and Director of Offshore Services at NUCSOFT. Across these platforms, he led large-scale digital transformations, built robust IT architecture frameworks, and enforced stringent risk management standards.
Academic & Professional Background
Education
IIM Ahmedabad
VJTI Mumbai
Certified Independent Director,
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
Executive Experience
Vice President, Risk & Technology Governance —
Standard Chartered Bank
Head of Technology & Operations —
Electronic Payment & Services
Director of Offshore Services —
NUCSOFT
Core Expertise
Professional Contributions
Digital Transformation
Led large-scale digital transformation initiatives and developed IT architecture frameworks across banking, fintech, and technology services.
Startup & Leadership Advisory
Advises growing enterprises, mentors startup founders, and contributes to leadership development initiatives.
ENTECH Magazine
Contributor to ENTECH Magazine, supporting knowledge sharing across technology and professional domains.
Connect
List of terms
- Risk