Mirra Sondhi (Makineni) the youngest Managing director at Deutsche Bank - UK

Mirra has over 15 years of experience in Tech risk and audit related services. After gaining considerable FS experience in Tech Risk and resilience and Tech audit fields at the Big 4- KPMG and PWC, she moved to industry as the Global Head of Technology Risk at Schroders. More recently she has joined Deutsche Bank as Managing Director - Head of Risks, Insights and Controls.

In her current role at Deutsche Bank she leads the implementation of Technology risk framework for 1st line CTO function globally and presents the Tech risk view to senior leadership and the Board. Works closely with the CTO, CSO, controls assurance, Group Risk and Audit teams for informed priority and investment decisions whilst managing risk against appetite.

Additional to her role as Global Head of Technology Risk at Schroders, she also ran the Hindu Network at Schroders - a community aimed at enhancing Inclusion and Diversity vision at workplace and beyond.

Other positions include:

*Member of the Next Generation Leadership Council at TheCityUK - The industry-led body representing UK based financial and related professional services. > Advisory Board Member at Al Policy Labs - A think tank on Al and public policy aimed at increasing cooperation between Commonwealth countries and the UK to facilitate Al for public good.

Awards and recognition:

*WeQual Awards 2020 - Finalist in Technology Category

*Top 100 most influential BAME Leader in UK Tech Sector 2018, featured in Financial Times 

*Top 50 Empower Future Leaders 2018, featured in Financial Times (across North America and UK) 

*Risk Professional of the Year award 2018- Finalist