Technology and Operations at Interac are now headed by Anuj Dhall, who has been appointed to this position.
Anuj Dhall, a seasoned leader in financial services and technology, has been appointed as the Group Head of Technology & Operations at Interac Corp, a major Canadian digital payments and value exchange provider. Dhall's appointment, effective immediately, comes at a moment of great momentum as Interac Corp builds the future of payments and digital infrastructure in Canada [1][3][5].
In his new role, Dhall will lead efforts to modernize Interac's technology infrastructure, a pivotal aspect of Canadian commerce trusted by millions of users daily to securely move money and information. He will be responsible for overseeing the architecture, engineering, and technology operations of core services like Interac Debit, Interac e-Transfer, and Interac Verified [1].
Dhall's career reflects significant contributions to the intersection of financial services and technology innovation in Canada. Prior to Interac, he was a Partner at PwC Canada in the Financial Services Technology practice, providing leadership in financial technology transformation. He also held executive leadership roles at major financial institutions, including the Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), and GE Capital Canada [1].
Key achievements in his prior roles include the launch of Canada's first mobile banking and brokerage applications, the introduction of the country's first cloud-based banking Interactive Voice Response (IVR) platform, and spearheading transformative technology initiatives that helped modernize banking applications and digital infrastructure [1].
At Interac, Dhall emphasizes advancing digital infrastructure while maintaining security and reliability in financial transactions for Canadians. His appointment underscores Interac's longstanding commitment to innovation as a builder of critical national digital infrastructure [2].
"I am excited about the opportunity to help move Interac forward," Dhall said. "I look forward to advancing Interac's digital infrastructure for the Canada of tomorrow." [4]
Jeremy Wilmot, president and CEO of Interac Corp, stated that Dhall brings vast experience in modernizing systems at scale. "We are thrilled to have Anuj join our team," Wilmot said. "His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to shape the future of payments and digital infrastructure in Canada." [3]
Dhall's appointment follows the retirement of Jeff Henderson, who had a 30-year career in financial services. Dhall will be the primary technical operator of the Real-Time Rail and will also be responsible for advancing Interac's work with Payments Canada [1].
Interac is a 40-year Canadian success story, trusted by millions to move money and information safely and securely. The company's mission is to provide Canadians with a secure, convenient, and innovative way to access and use digital payments and value exchange services.
[1] Interac Corp Press Release, "Anuj Dhall appointed Group Head, Technology & Operations at Interac Corp", www.interac.ca [2] Interac Corp Press Release, "Interac Corp announces Anuj Dhall as Group Head, Technology & Operations", www.newswire.ca [3] Financial Post, "Anuj Dhall appointed Group Head, Technology & Operations at Interac Corp", www.financialpost.com [4] Canadian Business, "Anuj Dhall discusses his new role at Interac Corp", www.canadianbusiness.com [5] CBC News, "Interac launches 'Interac Verified' credential service", www.cbc.ca
- In his new role at Interac Corp, Anuj Dhall will focus on modernizing the technology infrastructure, a critical aspect of Canadian commerce that securely processes millions of daily payments and information exchanges.
- Dhall's extensive experience in financial technology transformation, particularly at PwC Canada and major financial institutions like the Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), will be beneficial in shaping the future of payments and digital infrastructure in Canada.
- Key innovations in Dhall's prior roles include the launch of Canada's first mobile banking and brokerage applications, the introduction of the country's first cloud-based banking Interactive Voice Response (IVR) platform, and leading initiatives that modernized banking applications and digital infrastructure.
- Interac Corp, a trustworthy 40-year Canadian success story, aims to provide Canadians with a secure, convenient, and innovative way to access and use digital payments and value exchange services.
- Dhall, as the Group Head of Technology & Operations at Interac Corp, will be responsible for overseeing the architecture, engineering, and technology operations of core services like Interac Debit, Interac e-Transfer, and Interac Verified, ensuring they meet the demands of open banking and remain secure in the face of ever-evolving technology and industry challenges.
