Telugu Woman Banker Honored as Rising Star in Banking 2024

Bharati Kolli, a 43-year-old woman from Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, has been recognized as one of the Rising Star Women Leaders of Banking for 2024 by the renowned women’s group, Women We Admire. Bharati’s remarkable contribution to the banking sector, particularly in data management, has earned her this prestigious recognition. She is currently serving as the Director of the Data Management Office at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) at its New York headquarters.

Key Highlights

• Name: Bharati Kolli
• Age: 43
• Hometown: Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
• Current Position: Director, Data Management Office, ICBC
• Location: New York, USA
• Recognized By: Women We Admire as one of the Rising Star Women Leaders in Banking for 2024

Family Background

• Father: Kolli Simhachalam, a retired army officer
• Mother: Lakshmi, a housewife
• Siblings: Two sisters, both successful in their respective fields

Career and Achievements

• Bharati Kolli is acknowledged for her expertise in data and analytics, specializing in finance, operations, risk, and regulatory compliance.
• She has worked with several Fortune 100 clients, developing solutions that enhance growth, cost savings, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Bharati has demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership in her role, excelling in client-facing roles and managing communications with C-suite executives.
• Her journey includes over 10 years of experience in big-4 management consulting, where she led significant data initiatives for mid-to-large-sized financial institutions.
• She played a key role in fostering a data-driven culture within financial institutions.

Education and Early Career

• Bharati completed her engineering from MCBT College, Madanapalle, affiliated with JNTUC.
• In 1999, she worked for HP and Dell in Bengaluru before moving to the US on a work assignment.
• She completed her MBA at Duke University in the US while working at Dell.
• She was later selected to join ICBC, where she currently holds a leadership role.