Narayanan Vaidyanathan

Narayanan leads ACCA's research on how future trends will impact business and the accountancy profession. His area of focus is emerging technologies, and technology policy.

He has led ACCA’s work in machine learning (artificial intelligence), blockchain and fintech. He has previous experience in financial services during which time he has worked with offshore partners supporting the banking team he was part of in London.

Narayanan has also worked in technology consultancy where he advised on areas such as target operating models and cost reduction opportunities. He has developed and delivered CPD training sessions in both face-to-face and online formats.

He holds degrees in mathematics from St Stephen’s College, Delhi and the University of Oxford, and an MBA from London Business School.