About Us
We think like bankers. We build like technologists.
Who we are?
Ektar was founded in 2022 by three experienced ex-bankers. We build digital security products for banking’s digital channels — and we have lived inside the institutions we now serve, which means we understand the operational constraints, compliance requirements, and procurement realities that shape how banks actually adopt technology.
Our products are live. Our clients are some of the largest banks in the region. Our roadmap is defined by where the fraud threat and the regulatory landscape are going next.
OUR MISSION
We build digital security products that close the three layers of vulnerability in banking’s digital channels — protecting every device, every app, and every user interaction — so banks can serve their customers with confidence.
OUR MISSION
To make banking safer, smarter, and more trustworthy — for every bank, every channel, and every customer — until trust is no longer something people hope for, but something they simply expect from the banks they rely on each and every day.
Our Founders
Board Board Member at Bahrain Development Bank and Advisor at Foundation Holdings
Sandeep has 29 years of experience at Standard Chartered Bank in Consumer Banking Leadership roles. His last role was Regional Head of Personal and Business Banking for Africa, Middle East and Europe.
Ramanathan has 23 years of IT leadership experience consulting global banks- Standard Chartered, JPMC, Fidelity, State Street, Bear Stearns. His most recent role was as Global Head, Technologies for Retail, Private & Business Banking Channels with Standard Chartered.
Sethu has 26 years of experience with Standard Chartered Bank in Consumer Banking Leadership roles. He brings extensive expertise in Product Management and Credit Cards/Payments. His last role was Regional Head of Affluent Banking for Africa, Middle East & Europe.
Our Advisory Board
Ganesh has 26 years of extensive banking experience across India, Middle East, Sub Saharan Africa and Europe. He is known for establishing, fostering, and expanding a diverse and multicultural team across various markets. His Last job was at Standard Chartered Bank as Managing Director and Regional Head of commercial banking in Africa and Middle East.
He is a business leader and a professional in commercial banking and risk management. Andrew has extensive experience in emerging and developed markets, infrastructure financing, risk management, commercial banking, business strategy, and acquisitions and disposals.
Suvo has over 36 years of experience across Asia and the Middle East. His Last job was at Emirates NBD, the biggest bank in the United Arab Emirates and the most honored in the Middle East, he held the positions of Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management. In 2020, he won the Global Lifetime Achievement award.
Vignesh is an entrepreneur, previously he was a Partner at Lok Capital, where he oversaw investments in over 40 companies, achieving significant exits and IPOs. Vignesh has also personally supported over 50 startups globally. His expertise spans technology investing, fundraising, and early-stage strategy. With experience in investment banking and founding a fintech startup, Vignesh brings a unique perspective to his work.
Vignesh is an entrepreneur, previously he was a Partner at Lok Capital, where he oversaw investments in over 40 companies, achieving significant exits and IPOs. Vignesh has also personally supported over 50 startups globally. His expertise spans technology investing, fundraising, and early-stage strategy. With experience in investment banking and founding a fintech startup, Vignesh brings a unique perspective to his work.