Lok Mishra 2026 Speakers
CEO , UBA UK
“Lok is a highly accomplished banking executive with extensive international experience across retail, corporate and investment banking, spanning several decades in leadership roles both in emerging and developed markets.
Lok has a strong track record in building and leading regulated banking business in the UK and Europe, having served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank UK, where he strengthened the bank’s presence across the UK and European markets while driving strategic growth and significantly enhancing governance, regulatory engagement and operational resilience. Earlier in his career at ICICI Bank Limited in India, he held senior leadership roles including Group Head of Wholesale Banking and Global Head of Transaction Banking, playing a pivotal role in expanding the bank’s global wholesale franchise, strengthening risk management frameworks and leading customer-centric transformation across corporate and institution segments. He also spearheaded several industry-first digital initiatives across trade finance, cash management and retail banking, positioning the bank as a leader in digital banking innovation in emerging markets.
Beyond executive leadership, Lok has served on several boards, including as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Association of Foreign Banks UK and Union Bank of India UK. He also served as Board Advisor to Revolut India, supporting its market entry strategy. In recognition of his contribution to financial services, Loknath was conferred with the Freedom of the City of London, reflecting his standing within the UK financial community.
Lok holds an MBA in Finance and is a respected voice in banking and policy forums, contributing regularly to discussions on regulation, financial markets and cross-border finance. He is widely recognised for his deep banking expertise and his ability to build and lead high-performing teams in complex regulatory environments. He is highly regarded within banking and financial circles in both India and the United Kingdom.”
