Charting the course

Mr Praveen Raina

Group Operations and Technology

Mr Praveen Raina was appointed Head of Group Operations and Technology in June 2021. He spearheads the strategic direction and execution of the bank's technology and operational functions across OCBC globally. A veteran in the field of technology and banking, Praveen brings over 20 years of experience, with a track record of driving digital innovation and operational excellence.

Mr Raina began his banking career at OCBC in 2008. Since then, he has held several senior management positions within the OCBC Group, including serving as the Global Head of Operations & Technology at Bank of Singapore, OCBC’s private banking subsidiary. His leadership has consistently focused on leveraging frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to optimise the bank’s operational processes and enhance customer experience.

Mr Raina holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Windsor (Canada) and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science from the Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada).