In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Mudassar Malik interviews Vivek Menon, VP, Head of DFS Technology at CIBC. The conversation begins with Vivek recounting his early days and the experiences that laid the foundation for his career and professional outlook. Over the last two decades, Vivek has worked on both sides; Technology and Business, and this experience has helped him develop into a collaborative and effective leader.

Vivek highlights the challenges associated with managing legacy systems in the financial sector and reminds everyone about the importance of taking calculated risks to achieve digital transformation. He also talks about the untapped potential of Data and AI, and how to achieve product delivery and operational effectiveness with specific examples that set the foundation for rapid advancements.

Throughout the conversation, Vivek emphasizes the need for continuous learning and adaptability. He stresses the importance of strong leadership in building an ecosystem of innovators, driving operational excellence, and helping Business and IT teams to work closely together to achieve their goals faster.

Vivek shared his perspective on:

- Effective leadership
- Taking calculated risks
- Bridging tech & business teams
- Untapped potential of data & AI
- Designing the org for excellence

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