Ashok Paul

Ashok Paul

Global Risk, Compliance & Governance Executive | Global Regulatory Strategist | Operational Risk Practitioner | Business Transformation Leader | Board Member

American Express•New York, New York, United States

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Experience40+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Global risk management leader with strong business judgement and proven ability to set the vision, integrating different perspectives and articulating up and down the organization. Trusted advisor to C-Suite executives, skilled at asking the difficult questions and challenging the status quo. Deep governance and risk management experience at Board and Management Committee levels. Energized by complex challenges that require innovation, with a strong bias to data, metrics, setting goals and driving progress. High EQ and culturally savvy from decades of international operating experience, comfortable leading in ambiguous situations and making principled-based and risk-based decisions. Consistently models integrity, excels at scaling leadership, motivates large, globally dispersed teams and designs organizations for effectiveness. An incubator of talent, passionate about mentoring, coaching and providing insightful feedback.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Nov 2004–Present· 22 yrs
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, American Express InternationalCurrent
      Oct 2022–Present
    • Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, American Express International
      Jul 2015–Jun 2024
    • Vice President,Lead Operational Risk Officer, Institutional Risk, American Express
      2011–Jun 2015
    • Vice President, Business Planning, Global Network Services
      Nov 2004–2011
  • Mar 1994–Oct 2025· 31 yrs 7 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, American Express International
      Jun 2015–Oct 2025
    • Vice President, Lead Operational Risk & Privacy Officer
      2011–Jun 2015
    • Vice President, Business Planning, Global Network Services
      Nov 2006–2011
    • Chief of Staff to EVP – American Express Global Merchant & Network Services
      2002–Nov 2006
    • Manager Business Planning, Global Merchant Services J/APA
      Jun 2000–2002
    • Assistant Manager, Marketing, Global Merchant Services - India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives
      Mar 1994–Jun 2000
    • Assistant Manager, Marketing & MIS, Global Merchant Services, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives
      Mar 1994–Jun 2000
  • Sep 1992–Sep 1993· 1 yr
    • Consultant, Professional Services
      Sep 1992–Sep 1993
  • Jun 1989–Jun 1991· 2 yrs
    • Account Supervisor
      Jun 1989–Jun 1991
  • Jun 1989–Jun 1991· 2 yrs
    • Account Supervisor
      Jun 1989–Jun 1991
  • Jun 1986–Jun 1989· 3 yrs
    • Account Executive
      Jun 1986–Jun 1989
  • Jun 1986–Jun 1989· 3 yrs
    • Account Executive
      Jun 1986–Jun 1989

Education

Master of Science (MS)

International Marketing

Boston University

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

Loyola College

Master of Science - MS

International Business

Boston University

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Change ManagementProject ManagementGlobal Regulatory ComplianceMarketingFinancial AnalysisRisk ManagementMarketing StrategyOperational RiskCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)AdvertisingOrganizational StructurePrivacyStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentOrganizational EffectivenessMarketing CommunicationsStartupsCompliance ManagementRegulatory Compliance