BAIJU KUDUVAN
Ahmedabad
Summary
Seasoned Enterprise Risk & Governance Leader with 20+ years of corporate experience driving large-scale risk, compliance, and governance programs across multi-jurisdictional environments. Proven track record of embedding enterprise risk frameworks, enabling organizational resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning risk appetite with business strategy. Demonstrated leadership in managing global risk operations across 3000+ FTEs, strengthening data privacy programs, ESG reporting for listed entities, and spearheading cyber risk initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Governance Risk and Compliance Leader
Adani Global Capability Center
08.2024 - Current
- Provide strategic oversight of enterprise data integrity and governance processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance across operations.
- Implemented techno-commercial governance frameworks to synergize technology with commercial objectives, enabling informed decision-making and proactive risk management.
- Oversaw end-user support governance to monitor regulatory adherence and strengthen control environments.
- Executed comprehensive third-party due diligence prior to onboarding to mitigate operational risk exposure.
- Acted as Data Privacy Officer, driving regular impact assessments and compliance reviews.
- Led ESG reporting initiatives for listed entities, aligning disclosures with global standards.
- Embedded governance frameworks across people, process, and technology, aligning enterprise risk appetite with GCC strategy.
- Managed multi-jurisdictional compliance (Privacy, AML, SEZ norms) ensuring resilience, compliance, and sustainable value creation.
Director - Risk Advisory Services Operations
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India, LLP
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed and institutionalized SOPs, operational policies, and workflows to strengthen compliance and operational excellence.
- Performed strategic technology and market assessments, improving feasibility and execution of enterprise risk programs.
- Directed cross-functional optimization and change management to align operational strategy with business goals.
- Ensured RA CEC objectives were aligned with executive vision through performance governance and leadership development.
- Led Cyber Intelligence Centre initiatives including vulnerability assessments and ITSA audits.
- Collaborated with audit teams to ensure integrated risk and assurance reporting.
Associate Director - Business Location Leader
EY GBS India Pvt Ltd
02.2014 - 12.2021
- Directed AML & KYC operations for EY Member Firms across France, Belgium, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Netherlands, ensuring compliance with global standards.
- Supervised a global team of 300+ professionals conducting risk assessments and due diligence prior to engagement approvals.
- Managed operational risk functions, including risk/control evaluations, incident assessments, and legal risk identification.
- Strengthened compliance posture by ensuring adherence to global mandates and supporting conflict resolution.
- Led Business Continuity Planning initiatives across India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Australia, China, Malaysia, Singapore & New Zealand.
Manager - Operations
RR Donnelley Global Business Process Outsourcing
05.2011 - 02.2014
- Managed a team of approximately 250 professionals in conducting XBRL filings, ensuring precise mapping of financial data to US-GAAP standards.
- Created bespoke tags for intricate financial disclosures to improve compliance and reporting accuracy.
- Advanced quality enhancements through Six Sigma methodologies, addressing process deficiencies and reinforcing operational efficiency.
Team Leader- Operations
Bank of New York Mellon International Operations (India) Pvt Ltd
05.2010 - 05.2011
Team Manager
Capita India Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 08.2009
Officer - Risk Department
ICICI Bank Ltd
04.2005 - 11.2006
Education
PGDFM - Financial Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
04.2011
PGDBII - Banking Investment & Insurance
Welingkar Institute of Management
04.2001 -
B.com - Commerce
University of Calicut
04.2002
Skills
Data Privacy
Certification
Data Privacy Officer
Interests
Listening Music, Enjoy listening to various genres of music, which enhances creativity and relaxation, Playing Table Tennis, Engage in playing table tennis, promoting physical fitness and strategic thinking
Accomplishments
- Driving Deloitte India’s Risk Advisory Practices in CEC.Tasked with leading the Risk Advisory practices in Capability Enhancement Centre India, under the strategic oversight of the President of Risk Advisory, from 2022 to 2024.
- EY Global Risk Management Committee Member.Recognized for contribution as a member of the Global Risk Management Committee at EY, influencing global risk management strategies 2019-21.
- EY Accredited Coach — Feb 2021.Awarded certification as an EY accredited coach, contributing to mentoring and enhancing team capabilities in February 2021.
- EY GDS Anti-Money Laundering Transition.Led the successful transition of advanced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes from Europe to EY’s India GDS, enhancing operational efficiency from 2018 to 2021.
RECOGNITIONS
Dot of Fame Award — Dec 2022, Received the Dot of Fame Award at Deloitte, recognizing exceptional contributions and leadership within the organization.
Leadership Award — Sep 2021, Honored with the Leadership Award at EY for demonstrating exemplary leadership qualities and driving impactful results.
RMS Exemplar Award — Mar 2018, Received the RMS Exemplar Award at EY, acknowledging outstanding contributions to risk management initiatives and practices.
Best Operations Manager Award — Dec 2012 - May 2013, Awarded Best Operations Manager at RR Donnelley for exceptional management of operational functions and team performance.
Team Leader Award — Feb 2011, Received the Team Leader Award at BNY for effective leadership and outstanding contributions to team success.
Timeline
Data Privacy Officer
07-2025
Governance Risk and Compliance Leader
Adani Global Capability Center
08.2024 - Current
Certified Global Sanctions Specialist
04-2023
Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator
10-2022
Director - Risk Advisory Services Operations
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India, LLP
01.2022 - 08.2024
Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional
09-2021
Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist
04-2021
Six Sigma Green Belt - KPMG
11-2017
Certified Sarbanes Oxley Expert
05-2017
Prince2 Practitioner
05-2016
Associate Director - Business Location Leader
EY GBS India Pvt Ltd
02.2014 - 12.2021
Manager - Operations
RR Donnelley Global Business Process Outsourcing
05.2011 - 02.2014
Team Leader- Operations
Bank of New York Mellon International Operations (India) Pvt Ltd
05.2010 - 05.2011
Team Manager
Capita India Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 08.2009
Officer - Risk Department
ICICI Bank Ltd
04.2005 - 11.2006
PGDBII - Banking Investment & Insurance
Welingkar Institute of Management
04.2001 -
B.com - Commerce
University of Calicut
PGDFM - Financial Management
Welingkar Institute of Management