Mumbai, July 8 -- Pai, 50, is currently serving as Chief General Manager at Canara Bank, where he heads digital banking and innovation. He has nearly three decades of experience across governance, strategy, treasury, foreign exchange, retail banking, agriculture and MSME credit.

During his tenure at Canara Bank, Pai has led several strategic initiatives, including the establishment of the bank's gold loan vertical, and has also headed one of its largest operational zones. His international experience includes a stint in the bank's New York operations.

Pai has previously served as a director of Canara Bank Tanzania Ltd and represented the bank on industry bodies, including the Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of Indi...