Pedro Uría-Recio

Chief Data & AI Officer - CIMB | Best-selling Author | Ex - McKinsey, CIMB BANK

Innovation, AI/ML & Technology | AI in Banking and Payments, AI/ML, Generative AI

Pedro Uría-Recio

Biography

Pedro Uría-Recio is a globally recognised AI and digital transformation leader with over 20 years of experience driving impact across Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions. As Chief Data & AI Officer at CIMB Group, one of Southeast Asia’s largest banking groups, he leads enterprise-wide AI deployment, GenAI initiatives, and data monetization strategies. A former McKinsey consultant and Forbes Technology Council member, Pedro combines strategic vision with deep technical expertise. He is a two-time TEDx speaker and the author of How AI Will Shape Our Future (2024). Recognised among the Top 100 Global Innovators in Data & Analytics, Pedro is known for translating AI from theory into measurable business outcomes. His work focuses on responsible AI adoption, large-scale transformation, and building data-driven organizations in regulated environments.

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