Paddy (Padmanabh) Padiyar

Paddy is at the forefront of OCBC’s data and AI transformation, driving strategic initiatives that unlock new business value, elevate productivity, and strengthen risk management. With a sharp focus on innovation, he collaborates across the bank to identify high-impact use cases and build future-ready capabilities.
A passionate advocate for data and AI literacy, Paddy partners with HR and Group Strategy to shape OCBC’s “Bank of the Future” vision. Beyond the corporate sphere, he champions digital and financial literacy in schools and serves as a Business Coach at the Asia School of Business—a collaboration between MIT Sloan and Bank Negara Malaysia—where he brings real-world insights to the next generation of leaders.