Anand Desai

Seasoned insurance professional with over 18 years of experience across risk management, compliance, finance, investments, governance, and controls within the Indian life insurance industry.Currently serving as the Chief Risk Officer at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, leading the risk functions including enterprise risk management, cybersecurity and operational risk, and strengthening the organization’s risk culture in alignment with strategic and regulatory objectives.Previously served as the Chief Compliance Officer, responsible for Regulatory Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC), Internal Financial Controls, SOX compliance, and Investment Controls.Over the years, I have held leadership roles across Financial Accounting, Financial Planning, Controls, and Investment Operations, bringing a well-rounded perspective to governance, risk, and business strategy.Prior to joining ICICI Prudential Life Insurance in 2005, I worked with Deloitte in the Assurance function.I am a Chartered Accountant by qualification.