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 Uria-Recio is a globally recognized AI and digital transformation leader with 20+ years of experience driving impact for Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions. As Chief Data & AI Officer at CIMB, Southeast Asia’s 5th largest bank, he leads enterprise AI deployments, GenAI rollouts, and data monetization across all segments. A former McKinsey consultant and Forbes Technology Council member, Pedro combines strategic vision with deep technical expertise. He’s a two-time TEDx speaker and bestselling author of How AI Will Shape Our Future (2024). Named a Top 100 Global Innovator in Data & Analytics, Pedro is an award-winning AI pioneer.