Gaitri Sharma is Chief Risk Officer – Group Global Banking at Maybank, Malaysia’s largest financial services provider with a strong presence across ASEAN and global financial hubs. She oversees multi-pillar risk frameworks spanning credit, operational, market, sustainability, and governance. With over 24 years of global experience in risk, compliance, and technology across telecom and financial services, Gaitri has held leadership roles at AT&T and Capital One Bank in the U.S. Her key achievements include transforming enterprise risk functions, enhancing portfolio risk data, and strengthening operational resiliency through tech and talent. She serves on Maybank’s Executive and Board Committees, is a Board Member of the Asia Risk Advisory Board, and speaks at industry forums across Asia. A passionate DEI advocate, she fosters inclusive, community-reflective workplaces. Gaitri holds degrees in International Business (Widener), Information Science (Penn State), and an MBA in Strategic Leadership (Amberton).