Pedro Uria-Recio is a globally recognized leader in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and digital transformation, with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise-wide impact for Fortune 500 companies and top-tier financial institutions. As Chief Data & AI Officer at CIMB, Southeast Asia’s 5th largest bank (USD 160B in assets), Pedro is spearheading the deployment of next-generation AI platforms, GenAI agents, and enterprise-wide data strategies to enable full-scale transformation across retail, commercial, and wholesale banking.

Previously, Pedro held senior AI leadership roles at leading Asian conglomerates including True Corporation and Axiata Group, where he pioneered innovations in autonomous AI marketing, AI-driven credit scoring, and digital product acceleration, generating measurable top-line growth across multiple markets. A former McKinsey & Company consultant, Pedro brings a rare blend of strategic acumen and deep technical expertise—building and leading high-impact AI teams that deliver commercial outcomes at scale.