PolyML Taps Fintech Trailblazer Chameli Naraine for Board Role Amid AI Growth Push
PolyML, a rising player in AI-powered analytics and machine learning, just added serious leadership firepower to its board.
The company announced the appointment of Chameli Naraine, one of Canada’s most respected fintech leaders, to its Board of Directors—a move that signals PolyML’s ambitions to play a larger role in shaping the future of responsible AI for financial services.
And make no mistake: this isn’t a ceremonial seat at the table.
As former President and CEO of Symcor, Naraine oversaw a decade-long transformation that turned a traditional business process outsourcer into a digital-first fintech juggernaut. Under her leadership, Symcor became a go-to provider of secure, tech-driven services for Canada’s banking, telecom, and utilities sectors. Her track record blends operational excellence with a strong focus on risk, compliance, and human-centered innovation.
Why It Matters
PolyML has carved a niche for itself in developing explainable, privacy-preserving AI tools—an increasingly crucial requirement as financial institutions face mounting pressure to deploy AI responsibly. With Naraine on board, the company gets a seasoned operator who understands the high-stakes regulatory and ethical terrain of finance.
“Bringing Chameli’s calibre of leadership and her deep payments industry experience to our Board is a game-changer for PolyML,” said CEO Mardi Witzel. Co-founder and Chair Dr. Gaston Gonnet echoed the sentiment, emphasizing her importance to PolyML’s mission of building compliant, enterprise-grade AI.
Her presence could also help PolyML bridge the AI–finance divide at a moment when banks and fintechs are rapidly exploring ways to harness AI without sacrificing compliance or trust.
From Digital Transformation to AI Governance
Naraine isn’t new to navigating complex, regulated environments. During her 14-year tenure at Symcor (2010–2024), she led the charge on digital modernization while fostering a forward-looking culture—a rare combination in legacy-dominated industries.
That experience will prove invaluable as PolyML pushes into global financial services with AI solutions that emphasize explainability, transparency, and data privacy—areas where the stakes are now higher than ever.
While tech giants race to embed generative AI into their platforms, financial institutions are treading carefully. The addition of Naraine suggests PolyML is serious about building trust-first AI, not just flashy demos.
Beyond Business: A Values-Driven Leader
Naraine also brings deep social impact credentials. Through the Naraine Family Foundation, she has championed education, wellness, and food security for underserved communities across Canada, India, Honduras, and Kenya. She’s also converted her family farms into sustainable, community-focused operations that double as learning hubs.
Her recognition list reads like a highlight reel of inclusive leadership:
- Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women
- Ascend Canada Pan-Asian Leader of the Year
- Trailblazer Award from Women’s College Hospital
In other words, she’s not just a fintech strategist—she’s a purpose-driven executive with a global lens.
What This Signals for PolyML
With the AI arms race accelerating, PolyML is betting that ethics and governance will be core differentiators, not afterthoughts. Naraine’s appointment suggests the company is laying the groundwork not just for scale, but for trusted scale—especially in sectors like banking, where AI’s black-box problem remains a deal-breaker.
As more institutions demand explainable AI that aligns with compliance and risk protocols, PolyML’s pitch gets sharper—and Naraine’s arrival makes it louder.
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