Viren Naidu
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Biography
Viren Naidu is a seasoned IT executive with over 16 years of combined experience in the financial, retail, and technology services industries. Appointed as Chief Information Officer of Hollard Insure in 2019, he leads IT infrastructure planning, software product deployments, and strategic operations. His key strengths include communicating corporate vision, information systems management, and creating a culture and work ethic through the implementation of DevOps practices and principles that maximize efficiency and team performance. He has been nominated for the 2024 CIO Awards and is a frequent participant and speaker at executive roundtables and CIO summits regarding AI, digital transformation, and post-pandemic IT challenges.
Education
Executive Certification in Leadership and Management
MIT Sloan School of Management
2022
BSc in Computer Science and Statistics
University of KwaZulu-Natal
1996-2000
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Awards
- 🏆Nominated for 2024 CIO Awards (CIO of the Year)
- 🏆BFSI50 Awards 2024 Recipient