PNB MetLife India Insurance Company, has appointed Sanjay Kumar Karnatak as its new Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), effective August 1, 2024.
Sanjay, as CITO, will lead the company’s technology strategy, including IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development, data management, and digital transformation, to enhance customer experiences and align technology with strategic goals for growth.
Sanjay, a seasoned IT leader with 25 years of experience in insurance, brings expertise in digital transformation and insurance industry knowledge to the company’s leadership team, adding significant value.
Sanjay has a Bachelor of Technology from IIT Mumbai and an MBA in IT Systems from IMT Ghaziabad.
Sameer Bansal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PNB MetLife said, “I’m happy to welcome Sanjay to the PNB MetLife family. Sanjay joins us at an exciting time, as we continue on our journey of growth and digital transformation. His deep expertise and understanding of insurance industry will be helpful in enhancing experiences for our customers, partners, and employees, keeping technology and innovation at the heart of our growth strategy”.
Sanjay Karnatak expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “I am honored to join PNB MetLife, a company with a strong reputation for customer-centricity and innovation. The insurance industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and I am eager to contribute to PNB MetLife’s journeyby working along with the talented team here to drive technological innovation across touchpoints and creating exceptional value for our customers and stakeholders”.
PNB MetLife’s appointment of Sanjay Kumar Karnatak as CITO demonstrates their dedication to tech investment for improved customer experience, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.