Making the Leap: From Software Engineer to Strategic Advisor, with Vandana Bhatia, Director at BCG

Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas

In this week's episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with Vandana Bhatia, Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and globally experienced technology transformation leader, currently shaping strategy and innovation in the insurance sector. Her journey from building early chatbots in India to leading transformation for tier-one insurers across the US, UK and Europe is a fascinating one!

Some of the key topics they discuss are:

• Her early career as a software engineer and the leap to business strategy
• How moving countries shaped her leadership style
• Her thoughts on AI’s adoption curve in insurance
• Why core modernisation is just the beginning
• The role of mentorship, mindset, and culture in accelerating careers

This is a must-listen for anyone in insurance, tech, or transformation who wants to understand the next wave of innovation and how to prepare for it.

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