Strategic Artificial Intelligence Program Advisor

Devendra Singh Parmar

Active Term: 12/2025 - 12/2026

Areas of Expertise

• AI Strategic Framework
  
• Change Management of AI
  
• AI Industry Disruption
  
• Using AI for Creative Innovation
  
• Concerns and Risks Around AI
  
• Driving AI Transformation & Adoption

Principal Product Owner

Discover

Devendra Singh Parmar is a seasoned Strategic AI product and digital-transformation leader with over 16 years of experience driving high-impact AI initiatives across global financial institutions, including Discover Financial Services and HSBC Bank. He has led enterprise-scale AI initiatives spanning fraud detection, credit risk, AML, and compliance—delivering tens of millions of dollars in measurable business value through advanced machine-learning and generative-AI solutions.

As a former Sr. Vice President at HSBC and Principal Product Owner at Discover, Devendra has partnered closely with C-suite leaders to shape AI strategy from ideation to enterprise rollout, aligning technology innovation with regulatory, operational, and business objectives. He is a recognized thought leader, industry speaker, and advisor, actively contributing to AI research, conferences, and executive forums. Further, Devendra holds advanced management degrees from Kellogg School of Management and IIM Lucknow, along with industry certifications including PMP and SAFe.