Snigdha Ganesh
About Snigdha Ganesh
Snigdha Ganesh is a Vice President and Innovation Manager at City National Bank, with over seven years of experience in the banking and payments industry. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation from Anna University and a Master of Innovation from the University of California, Irvine.
Work at City National Bank
Snigdha Ganesh currently serves as the AVP, Innovation Manager at City National Bank in Los Angeles, California. She has held this position since 2023. In her role, she focuses on driving innovation initiatives that align with the bank's strategic goals and enhance customer experiences.
Previous Experience in Innovation Management
Prior to her current role, Snigdha worked as an Innovation Project Manager at American Lending Center from 2022 to 2023. She also served as an Innovation Strategist at StartupCrafters for four months in 2022. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her expertise in managing and implementing innovative projects.
Background in Quality Assurance and Banking Technology
Snigdha has a background in quality assurance and banking technology services. She worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Maveric Systems Limited from 2013 to 2015 in India. Additionally, she held positions at Wirecard, including Quality Improvement - TQM and Business Process Manager, focusing on operational excellence from 2016 to 2021 in Dubai.
Education and Expertise
Snigdha holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation from Anna University, completed in 2013. She furthered her education with a Master of Innovation from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business in 2022. She is also certified as a UX practitioner by the Nielsen Norman Group and completed a certification in Disruptive Strategic Innovation from Harvard Business School Online.
Professional Skills and Focus Areas
Snigdha Ganesh focuses on aligning unmet consumer needs with organizational vision to create meaningful impacts. She practices design thinking as part of her professional skill set, which enhances her ability to drive innovation and improve customer experiences in the banking and payments industry.