Vipul Suvarna

Director at MUFG

Judge

Vipul Suvarna is a seasoned professional with deep expertise in global payments, currently serving as Director of Wire Operations at MUFG Bank, New York Branch. He leads complex, high-value cross-border payment flows across 30 currencies, with accountability for operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and scalable infrastructure. He previously held leadership roles at Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase, where he established a strong track record in wholesale payments, liquidity strategy, and large-scale operational transformation. Vipul’s expertise spans cross-border payments, ISO 20022 adoption across SWIFT, Fedwire and CHIPS. He has a keen interest in emerging innovations including AI, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and the future of modern banking. He is an active contributor to the industry through participation in expert panels and judging forums, bringing a rigorous, practitioner-led perspective to evaluating solutions that demonstrate measurable impact, resilience, regulatory alignment, and forward-looking innovation in the global payments ecosystem.