Chameli Naraine Appointed to Board of AI & Data Analytics Firm PolyML
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Chameli Naraine Appointed to Board of AI & Data Analytics Firm PolyML

By: GWL Team | Friday, 11 July 2025

  • Leading figure in the fintech and payments sectors, Chameli Naraine, has joined PolyML's board of directors
  • The hiring of Naraine marks a significant turning point in PolyML's development and strategic orientation
  • The announcement emphasizes PolyML's dedication to bolstering its board with seasoned, forward-thinking executives

 

Chameli Naraine has been appointed to the board of directors of PolyML, a prominent pioneer in data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). As the company expands its global reach, Naraine, a renowned pioneer in fintech and payments, contributes decades of revolutionary leadership.

A significant turning point in PolyML's development, Chameli’s appointment highlights the company's dedication to ethical innovation and sector leadership. She oversaw a significant digital transformation while serving as Symcor's previous president and CEO from 2010 to 2024, repositioning the business as a top supplier of secure technology and business process solutions for the utilities, telecom, and finance industries. Under her direction, Symcor was transformed into a digital-first company renowned for its operational excellence, agility, and trust.

According to PolyML CEO Mardi Witzel, "having Chameli join our board is a game-changer for PolyML." "As we grow and innovate, her extensive knowledge of payments and digital strategy will be crucial."

"Chameli's demonstrated expertise in technology, governance, and risk management will help guide PolyML as we deliver advanced, explainable, and privacy-focused AI solutions to the financial services sector," said Dr. Gaston Gonnet, co-founder and chairman of PolyML.

Through the Naraine Family Foundation, which promotes wellness, health, and education initiatives for women and children in Canada, India, Honduras, and Kenya, Chameli is an active philanthropist in addition to her role as corporate leader. Additionally, she has spearheaded sustainability projects, transforming family farms into environmentally friendly food sources for underprivileged communities and educational initiatives.

She has won the Trailblazer Award from Women's College Hospital, been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and been named Ascend Canada's Pan-Asian Leader of the Year.

The addition of Naraine marks a significant advancement for PolyML as it broadens its objective to provide morally sound, explicable AI that gives international financial institutions clarity, confidence, and creativity.

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