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Sandhya K.

From Strategy to Impact | New Initiatives & Innovation | Driving Data-Driven Transformation | COO Office @ Wells Fargo

Bengaluru

9+ years of work experience

Wells Fargo
Jan 20268 mosPresent

Wells Fargo
Aug 20232 yrs 8 mosMar 2026

Wells Fargo
Mar 20221 yr 5 mosJul 2023

Stargaze
Jan 20211 yr 2 mosFeb 2022

India's first AI-based Video platform to interact with celebrities
Stealth Mode
Jan 20202 yrs 1 moJan 2022

Jun 20197 mosDec 2019

Kaarva provides employees with the freedom to have control of and access to salary anytime outside the customary pay cycle with no fees or interest, on Whatsapp. They can choose what to pay to support the service. Our mission is to help millions of people live healthier, happier financial lives and focus on what matters most to you.
T-Hub Hyderabad
Apr 20172 yrs 2 mosMay 2019

Sandhya’s AI Stack

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Education

Indian School of Business

Indian School of Business

20231 yr2024
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

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Headline

From Strategy to Impact | New Initiatives & Innovation | Driving Data-Driven Transformation | COO Office @ Wells Fargo

About

I don’t just shape strategies—I turn them into measurable impact. At Wells Fargo, I help drive initiatives that transform how the bank operates, innovates, and delivers value. My focus spans cost efficiency, AI integration, cultural transformation, risk governance, and operational excellence—all anchored in data and designed for tangible outcomes. With over 12 years of experience in product strategy, operations, and transformation, I bring a strong ability to connect insights with execution. My expertise lies in program management, business analytics, stakeholder engagement, and organisational efficiency. Over the years, I’ve partnered with CXOs, founders, and public leaders to solve challenges from scaling and diversification to digital transformation and operational turnaround. What sets me apart is my commitment to outcomes. Whether it’s building data-driven roadmaps, orchestrating cross-functional programs, or staying close to end-users, I believe in the “Zero Distance” approach—ensuring relevance, speed, and results. Core Strengths ✔ Strategic Planning & Execution ✔ Business Analytics & Insights ✔ Program & Change Management ✔ Process Optimisation & Operational Excellence ✔ CXO Engagement & Board Communication ✔ Innovation, Automation & AI Integration Beyond Work 🔹 Mentor to startups on data, growth strategy, and diversification. 🔹 Advisor to the Global Startup Incubator Network (GSIN), supporting governments on startup-led innovation. 🔹 Building a venture in personal finance & wealth management (currently in stealth). 🔹 Volunteer through a charitable trust for distressed women, elderly care, and education. 🔹 Workshop facilitator on strategy, innovation, and leadership communication. 🔹 Contributor to a best-selling book on sustainable innovation (Palgrave Macmillan). Let’s Connect Open to conversations on strategy, innovation, analytics, mentoring, or social impact. DM me to connect or explore synergies.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

antigravity

claudecode

Work experience

Strategy and Data Management | Office of MD (I&P) at Wells Fargo, Jan 2026 - Present · 8 mos

Business Execution - Strategy & New Initiatives | Office of COO at Wells Fargo, Aug 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Strategy & Innovation | Strategy, Digital, & Innovation at Wells Fargo, Mar 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

Investment Advisor at Stargaze, Jan 2021 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos, India's first AI-based Video platform to interact with celebrities

Investor Relations Specialist at Stealth Mode, Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Head of Growth at Kaarva, Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 · 7 mos, Kaarva provides employees with the freedom to have control of and access to salary anytime outside the customary pay cycle with no fees or interest, on Whatsapp. They can choose what to pay to support the service. Our mission is to help millions of people live healthier, happier financial lives and focus on what matters most to you.

Business Strategy Manager ( Research) - Office of CEO at T-Hub Hyderabad, Apr 2017 - May 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Education

Indian School of Business

Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General, EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht