Hema Prasad

Hema Prasad is a seasoned professional in data management and analytics, currently serving as the Chief Data Officer for Manulife Asia since April 2023. Hema possesses extensive experience in various leadership roles, including advisory council member at Harvard Business Review and head of domain architecture at Commonwealth Bank. Previous positions include General Manager for Group Risk and Data Management at Commonwealth Bank, Director of Data & Analytics at KPMG Australia, and Chief Product Owner at Westpac. Hema's expertise encompasses data science, engineering, governance, strategy, and platform modernization, supported by a Master of Computer Applications from the College of Engineering, Guindy, and a Bachelor of Science from Bharathidasan University.