Mumbai: Centricity WealthTech, India’s fastest-growing tech-enabled wealth management startup, has announced the appointment of Kamal Kishore, former Head of AI Engineering and Solutions at Tata Digital, as its Chief AI and Engineering Officer. The strategic move comes as Centricity looks to deepen its AI-driven capabilities and scale its technology platform across global and domestic markets.
With more than 22 years of international experience, Kamal brings deep expertise in building scalable platforms and delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions across sectors including financial services, investment banking, consumer internet, and travel. He has held leadership roles at top organisations such as Expedia Group, ThoughtWorks, S&P Global, Nagarro, and NatWest, where he led cross-functional teams and AI initiatives across India, the US, and the UK.
Welcoming Kamal to the leadership team, Manu Awasthy, Founder & CEO, Centricity WealthTech, stated, “At Centricity WealthTech, technology and AI are the driving forces behind our growth journey. In today’s fast-evolving landscape, where AI is reshaping industries and unlocking new models of value creation, we see a tremendous opportunity to transform wealth management for the future. Our mission is not only to establish Centricity WealthTech as the fastest-growing tech-enabled company, but also to build platforms that combine intelligence, scale, trust and transparency. With Kamal’s expertise in enterprise AI, generative solutions and customer intelligence, we are confident of accelerating innovation, strengthening our competitive edge, and delivering meaningful, future-ready experiences for our clients, especially in the UHNI segment. His proven track record will help the company to deliver measurable impact and strengthen its leadership in tech-enabled wealth management.”
In his new role, Kamal will lead Centricity’s next phase of technology innovation, with a strong focus on developing advanced AI tools, scalable engineering solutions, and enhancing hyper-personalised digital experiences for clients.
Expressing his excitement about the role, Kamal Kishore said, “I am honoured to join Centricity at such a transformative moment for the wealthtech industry. Our priority will be to leverage AI and advanced analytics to deliver seamless, hyper-personalised transparent investment experiences. With technology unlocking new possibilities, wealth management can now be truly democratised, empowering both advisors and clients. Together, we aim to redefine benchmarks in innovation, trust, and financial inclusion.”
At Tata Digital, Kamal played a critical role in building generative AI solutions, customer intelligence platforms, and enterprise infrastructure across commerce and fintech domains. His work contributed significantly to driving growth and operational efficiency at scale.
A seasoned AI thought leader, Kamal has made notable contributions to AI operationalisation, continuous MLOps, data mesh architecture, and the application of language models in real-world business use cases. His academic credentials include a Master’s in Computer Applications and a professional certification in Big Data and Analytics from MIT University.
