Mumbai: Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited (Kotak Life) has announced the appointment of Sourabh Chatterjee as its Chief Technology and Digital Transformation Officer. Bringing over 26 years of experience across life, general, and health insurance in India, Southeast Asia, and the United States, Chatterjee will lead Kotak Life’s technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
Sourabh joins Kotak Life from Oona Insurance, where he served as Group Chief Technology Officer and spearheaded the rollout of the multi-country, multi-tenant “Insurance as a Service” platform, establishing a scalable digital ecosystem across multiple markets. His appointment follows the superannuation of Kirti Patil, who served as Chief Technology Officer for over two decades at Kotak Life.
Mahesh Balasubramanian, Managing Director, Kotak Life, said, “We are delighted to welcome Sourabh to Kotak Life. His proven ability to leverage technology for business growth and operational efficiency will be pivotal as we strengthen our capabilities. Our focus is on harnessing AI, automation and advanced analytics to deliver superior customer experiences, improve underwriting precision and optimise operations. His leadership will help us accelerate innovation and deliver superior value to our customers and stakeholders.”
Sourabh Chatterjee added, “Joining Kotak Life at this pivotal moment is an incredible opportunity. AI and automation are redefining how insurers operate and my focus will be on building scalable platforms that unlock growth, improve risk management and deliver superior customer journeys. Our goal is to use technology not just as an enabler but as a driver of profitability and long-term value creation. Kotak Life is well-positioned to lead this transformation and I look forward to contributing to that vision.”
Earlier in his career, Sourabh held leadership roles at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, ICICI Lombard, and Infosys, overseeing technology strategy, application modernisation, innovation programs, digital sales, and large-scale transformation projects. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and an Executive MBA from INSEAD.
