Professional Biography

Alice Maniyar is a Strategic Digital Transformation Leader with 19 years of experience delivering large-scale technology and business transformation programs in the financial services industry. With a proven track record of leading complex initiatives, Alice specializes in process re-engineering, digitalization, and IT transformation to drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.

Currently at IDFC FIRST Bank, Alice leads enterprise digital transformation initiatives that have improved operational efficiency by 15–20% and reduced costs by up to 30%. She has successfully implemented cloud SaaS platforms, HR systems, and GRC solutions, delivering scalable, automated, and resilient architectures. She also manages regulatory and internal audits, ensuring strong governance while overseeing a 45-member IT team aligned with business objectives.

Previously, Alice held senior roles at Accenture India, Wipro Limited, Denave India, and Omnitech InfoSolutions, where she led IT transformation programs, managed data center strategies, and drove business development in BFSI markets. Her leadership at Accenture contributed to significant cost savings, performance optimization, and process automation for global clients.

Alice’s key achievements include digitizing 800+ processes, automating 20+ services, leading the post-merger IT integration of Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank, and Dena Bank, and delivering cost avoidance of ₹10–15 crore through optimization and sustainability programs.

An ESG and CSR advocate, Alice has spearheaded corporate volunteering programs and integrated DEI-focused initiatives into organizational culture. With certifications from Kellogg, MIT, Harvard, and ISB, she combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver measurable business impact and sustainable growth.