Aditya Vikram Kashyap is an award-winning technology and innovation leader helping shape the future of global finance. As Vice President of Firmwide Innovation at Morgan Stanley, he drives enterprise-wide transformation across one of the world’s most influential financial institutions—bridging advanced technology, agile strategy, and responsible innovation to modernize the business of finance. An expert in AI integration, enterprise innovation, and digital transformation, Aditya leads high-impact initiatives that fundamentally reimagine how financial services firms operate, compete, and create value. His work spans AI governance, innovation ecosystems, data strategy, agile transformation, and emerging technology adoption—with a relentless focus on scalable outcomes that drive business excellence and societal progress. With over a decade of leadership experience at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation, Aditya operates seamlessly across C-suite strategy, deep technology domains, and enterprise execution. He is a passionate advocate for evidence-based innovation, ethical AI, and building innovation cultures that balance velocity with governance and trust. Aditya is a recognized global thought leader and trusted advisor, frequently invited to speak and write on the future of financial services, AI ethics, and innovation leadership. He has been honored as NYU Distinguished Alumni of the Year, named to the Drexel 40 Under 40, and awarded the Drexel Outstanding Alumni Award—recognition that reflects both his professional leadership and community impact. Aditya holds a Master’s degree from New York University (NYU) and a Bachelor’s degree from Drexel University. He serves on the Drexel University's LeBow College Of Business Alumni Board and is committed to mentorship, education, and fostering the next generation of technology and business leaders. Furthermore Aditya has been awarded the Senior Member status by IEEE, The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (FIETE) Fellowship, Hackathon Raptors Fellowship, Scholars Academic and Scientific Society (SAS) Eminent Fellowship (SEFM) in recognition of his expertise and thought leadership. His mission is clear: to drive innovation that matters- not simply to deploy new technologies, but to engineer lasting, human-centered transformation across the global financial ecosystem. At Morgan Stanley and beyond, Aditya continues to shape the future of finance—where bold ideas, rigorous execution, and ethical leadership converge to create enduring impact. The opinions expressed represent Aditya's personal perspective and not those of any affiliated institutions, past or present.