Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September, 2024 – PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited, announced the appointment of Sanjay Kumar Karnatak as its new Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), effective August 1, 2024.
As the CITO, Sanjay will drive the company’s technology vision and deliver exceptional customer experiences by overseeing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development, data management, and digital transformation initiatives. His leadership will be crucial in ensuring the company’s technology aligns with its strategic goals and supports its growth ambitions.
Sanjay is a seasoned IT leader with over two and a half decades of experience, primarily in the insurance industry. His proven track record in driving digital transformation and his deep understanding of the insurance landscape make him a valuable addition to the company’s leadership team.
Sanjay holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from IIT Mumbai and an MBA in IT Systems from IMT Ghaziabad.
“I’m happy to welcome Sanjay to the PNB MetLife family,” said Sameer Bansal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PNB MetLife. “Sanjay joins us at an exciting time, as we continue on our journey of growth and digital transformation. His deep expertise and understanding of insurance industry will be helpful in enhancing experiences for our customers, partners, and employees, keeping technology and innovation at the heart of our growth strategy”.
Sanjay Karnatak expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “I am honored to join PNB MetLife, a company with a strong reputation for customer-centricity and innovation. The insurance industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and I am eager to contribute to PNB MetLife’s journey by working along with the talented team here to drive technological innovation across touchpoints and creating exceptional value for our customers and stakeholders”.
The appointment of Sanjay Kumar Karnatak as CITO reflects PNB MetLife’s commitment to investing in technology and digital capabilities to enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth.
About PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited:
PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife) is one of the leading life insurance companies in India that combines the financial strength of MetLife, Inc. with the credibility of PNB, one of the India’s oldest nationalized banks. PNB MetLife’s brand positioning, Milkar Life Aage Badhaein, is demonstrated through its customer-centric innovations and employee empowerment practices.
With a strong presence in 150 branches and access to customers in over 19,000 locations (as of August 31, 2024) through bank partnerships, PNB MetLife offers a comprehensive product portfolio covering Child Education, Family Protection, Long-Term Saving and Retirement. The Company has a wide range of protection and retirement products available through its sales channel of over 28,000 financial advisors and multiple bank partners and caters to over 521 group relationships in India.
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