Gouri Shankar Sahu
Director - India And APAC Change And Transformation Lead
Pune
Summary
Transformation leader with 16+ years driving AI strategy, automation, Enterprise wide Transformation and operational excellence in global investment banking. Currently leading India and APAC Change Delivery and GenAI Strategy at Barclays Global Markets Operations, managing £5M+ budgets and 30+ senior leaders across India, UK, and APAC. Proven track record delivering multi-million-pound programs, scaling AI-powered solutions, and driving innovation across 20+ global teams. ISB-certified in AI Leadership with expertise in digital transformation and enterprise-scale change management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Director, APAC Head of Change Delivery & AI Strategy
Barclays – Global Markets Operations
Pune
11.2022 - Current
- GenAI Product Leadership: Own end-to-end product roadmap for Generative AI solutions including Email Digitization platform (processing 3.5 mn+ emails monthly) delivering 30% reduction in manual effort.
- Led and executed multiple enterprise‑wide transformation programs, including sub‑ledger simplification across settlement services, front‑to‑back design for FX‑as‑a‑Service, intraday liquidity management, fails management and decommissioning of legacy applications.
- Strategic Budget Management: Oversee £5M+ annual budget with full P&L accountability across 20+ strategic workstreams
- Executive Leadership: Lead team of 30+ senior leaders (VPs/AVPs) across India, UK, and APAC, fostering high-performance culture.
- Operational Transformation: Spearhead APAC change strategy implementing Lean methodologies and AI-powered process redesign achieving measurable improvements in efficiency and quality
Vice President
Barclays – Investment Banking Operations
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Led multi-year transformation programs across Investment Banking Operations delivering complex technology integration and process optimization initiatives
- Managed cross-geography migration projects relocating back and middle office functions from APAC, EMEA, and US to Barclays Shared Services India
- Established PMO framework and governance structures improving program visibility and risk management across operations, technology, compliance, and finance
Assistant Vice President, Lead PMO
Barclays – Shared Services
Mumbai
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Built and scaled Project Management Office capabilities for global shared services, standardizing delivery methodologies
- Led end-to-end transition of back and middle office teams from global locations implementing change management frameworks that reduced transition risks
Assistant Manager, Account Management
HSBC Technology and Services
Vishakhapatnam
01.2006 - 07.2012
- Managed comprehensive migration planning and execution coordinating cross-functional teams across Operations, HR, Training, Technology, Compliance, and Finance
- Delivered zero-disruption hand-overs establishing foundation for career in transformation leadership
Education
Leadership with AI - Artificial Intelligence
Indian School of Business (ISB)
Bachelor's in Information Technology - Computer Science
Berhampur University
Odisha, India01.2005
Skills
AI & Innovation
GenAI Product Ownership
AI Strategy & Execution
Automation at Scale
Digital Transformation
Enterprise wide transofromation
Innovation Leadership
Strategic Leadership
P&L Management (£5M)
Change Management
Accomplishments
- AI Innovation: Delivered GenAI-powered Email Digitization platform achieving 60% reduction in manual processing and 40% improvement in turnaround time
- Team Excellence: Built and scaled high-performing organization of 30+ senior leaders achieving 95%+ engagement scores
- Financial Impact: Managed £5M+ annual strategic budget with 100% on-time, on-budget delivery across 20+ complex workstreams
- Operational Excellence: Implemented Lean Six Sigma initiatives delivering 25%+ efficiency gains across multiple operational processes
Additional Information
Early Careers Engagement: Partner with leading universities to design and deliver minor courses, run hackathons, and support early-career onboarding, helping bridge academic learning with real-world banking and technology needs.
Certification
Leadership with AI (ISB)
Timeline
Director, APAC Head of Change Delivery & AI Strategy
Barclays – Global Markets Operations
11.2022 - Current
Vice President
Barclays – Investment Banking Operations
08.2016 - 11.2022
Assistant Vice President, Lead PMO
Barclays – Shared Services
02.2014 - 08.2016
Assistant Manager, Account Management
HSBC Technology and Services
01.2006 - 07.2012
Leadership with AI - Artificial Intelligence
Indian School of Business (ISB)
Bachelor's in Information Technology - Computer Science
Berhampur University