I am Sumeesha M. Chandran, a global Business & Technology Leader, Executive Coach, and Cyber – Resilience Strategist with more than 15 years of experience shaping transformation across the banking, financial services, and technology landscape. My career has been built on a clear vision: to bridge the gap between technology and humanity by creating leadership that is resilient, adaptive, and deeply human.
Over the past decade and a half, I have led and influenced a wide spectrum of enterprise initiatives – including core banking modernization, cloud migration, regulatory compliance frameworks, cybersecurity strategies, and enterprise-scale agile transformations. These initiatives were not just about modernizing systems but about shaping organizational culture, aligning technology with business goals, and empowering leaders to embrace change with clarity and confidence.
As a Business & Technology Leader, I have partnered with multinational financial institutions across the U.S., the Middle East, and India, navigating the complexities of highly regulated industries. My expertise lies in connecting strategy to execution – breaking down challenges into actionable solutions that drive measurable impact.
As an Executive Coach, I bring a human lens to leadership. I work with leaders to unlock their full potential, enabling them to lead with resilience, empathy, and authenticity. I believe coaching is not a luxury but a necessity in today’s volatile business world, where the ability to adapt and inspire is just as critical as delivering results.
As a Cyber-Resilience Strategist, I advocate for the critical intersection of security, trust, and leadership. I am a strong voice for AI governance and ethical innovation, pushing for transparency, inclusivity, and responsibility in how emerging technologies are developed and adopted. For me, cyber resilience is not merely a technical concern but a leadership imperative.
- Beyond my corporate work, I extend my influence through global platforms:
- Serving as an Advisory Board Member for leading publications and leadership platforms.
- Acting as a Founding Member of the WomenTech Network, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion while amplifying women’s voices in technology.
- Contributing as a thought leader and storyteller, publishing insights on cyber-resilience, agile transformation, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder engagement.
- My identity is shaped as much by my professional achievements as by my personal journey. With roots in India and career experiences spanning the U.S. and the Middle East, I bring a global perspective and cultural empathy to my leadership. As a mother of twins, I embody resilience, balance, and compassion in everything I do-proving that leadership is not only about vision and execution, but also about humanity and authenticity.
- Beyond my corporate work, I extend my influence through global platforms:
- Serving as an Advisory Board Member for leading publications and leadership platforms.
- Acting as a Founding Member of the WomenTech Network, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion while amplifying women’s voices in technology.
- Contributing as a thought leader and storyteller, publishing insights on cyber-resilience, agile transformation, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder engagement.
- My identity is shaped as much by my professional achievements as by my personal journey. With roots in India and career experiences spanning the U.S. and the Middle East, I bring a global perspective and cultural empathy to my leadership. As a mother of twins, I embody resilience, balance, and compassion in everything I do-proving that leadership is not only about vision and execution, but also about humanity and authenticity.
This belief is what led me to found Essha – a platform where leadership, resilience, and technology converge to create impact, transformation, and trust for the future.