The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in 2024 to harness technology and foster innovation for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems through global partnerships. GFTN organises convening forums, offers advisory services on innovation ecosystems, provides access to transformative digital platforms, and invests in technology startups with the potential for growth and positive social impact through its venture fund.
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Managing Director and Partner, BCGX
Taran leads BCG X’s work on Agentic AI and Hyper-personalization across Asia Pacific, helping leading banks, insurers, and digital players reinvent how they serve and engage customers. With 15+ years of strategy and technology experience, he works at the intersection of business model transformation and applied AI—translating emerging technology into measurable value.
He is part of BCG’s Tech, Media, and Financial Institutions Practices, where he partners with CXOs to embed AI as a core driver of growth, efficiency, and innovation. A technologist at heart, Taran has built and scaled new digital offerings, managed P&Ls, and led large multi-disciplinary teams to deliver business outcomes with speed and precision.
Beyond consulting, Taran is an active member of the XA Network, championing inclusive innovation and early-stage tech entrepreneurship across Southeast Asia.
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