Ladle Patel

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Arab National Bank
Senior Advisor – AI & ML Factory

Ladle Patel is a visionary leader with extensive expertise in driving AI and Generative AI initiatives that align with business strategies across multiple industries, including finance, pharma, and retail. With a proven ability to map complex business challenges to AI-driven solutions, he transforms organizational capabilities through the strategic implementation of AI. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Arab National Bank (ANB), Ladle leads AI transformation initiatives under the Chief Data Officer, ensuring alignment with the bank’s strategic goals. His core competencies span AI strategy development, large language models (LLMs), and governance, excelling in implementing innovative AI technologies while ensuring ethical compliance and adherence to regulatory standards. Skilled at building and leading AI talent, he drives cross-functional collaboration and optimizes performance in AI deployments. Technically proficient in advanced AI/ML tools such as GPT, TensorFlow, and BERT, as well as MLOps frameworks like Docker and Kubernetes, Ladle also possesses deep expertise in data engineering, cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), and programming languages including Python and Java—positioning him as a thought leader in AI transformation.