Distinguished advisor to international organizations and chief mentor to technology start-ups and incubators. Currently serving as Chairman of the National Expert Committee on Technology, Innovation & Advancement at the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
With over three decades of global experience across India, Europe, and the USA, blends strategic vision with hands-on execution. Played a pivotal role in transformative journeys at PricewaterhouseCoopers, IBM, and Ericsson—most recently serving as Managing Director of Ericsson India following senior leadership roles at IBM and PwC.
Recognized as an inspirational keynote speaker and technology visionary, has engaged audiences worldwide with insights on technology, leadership, creativity, and innovation. Thought leadership has been featured in numerous national and international publications.
Built a distinguished international career in corporate strategy, management consulting, change management, and systems integration—successfully leading high-impact programs for Fortune 500 companies and government organizations across multiple geographies.
Passionate about preparing future leaders for the evolving digital era through technology adoption, entrepreneurship, and human-centred leadership. Widely known for a people-centric approach that inspires teams and drives meaningful change.
Distinguished advisor to international organizations and a chief mentor for technology start-ups and incubators. Currently serving as the Chairman, National Expert Committee on Technology, Innovation & Advancement of Indian Chamber of Commerce. With over three decades of experience, has the ability to seamlessly merge strategic vision with hands-on execution expertise in India, Europe and USA; played a pivotal role in transformative journeys at PricewaterhouseCoopers, IBM, and Ericsson. Most recently, served as Managing Director of Ericsson India, following senior executive roles at IBM and PwC.
Acknowledged as an inspirational keynote speaker and technology visionary, has captivated audiences at national and global forums for many years with insights spanning technology, leadership, creativity, and innovation with thought leadership been featured in numerous publications.
Having sculpted an international career, leaving an indelible mark through global assignments in corporate strategy, management consulting, change management, and systems integration. Successfully developed and managed a diverse group of fortune 500 clients in both the private and government sectors across many countries.
Passionate about preparing future leaders for the evolving digital era through technology adoption, entrepreneurship, and human-centered leadership and kknown for people-centric leadership.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Leadership Development & Corporate Learning
• Start-up Mentoring & Venture Guidance
• Digital Transformation & Innovation Strategy
• Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, IoT & 5G Technologies
• Management Consulting & Enterprise Transformation
• Large-scale Global Operations Leadership
• Design Thinking & Change Management
• Advisory Roles in Industry Bodies
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Built and scaled global delivery organizations of 20,000–45,000 professionals across India, China, Romania, and Mexico, managing revenues exceeding $1B annually.
• Drove innovation adoption — integrating AI, ML, automation, and digital services in telecom and IT service portfolios.
• Led strategy & M&A due diligence at Ericsson and IBM, evaluating technology, market potential, and execution capabilities.
• Established start-up culture within century-old enterprises to accelerate innovation and agility.
• Global leadership roles at Ericsson, IBM, and PwC — spanning consulting, delivery, R&D, and corporate strategy.
ADVISORY & TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
• Guest Speaker – IITs, IIMs, and other leading institutions on technology strategy, innovation, and leadership.
• Mentor & Angel Investor – Supporting early-stage start-ups in navigating complex markets.
• National Chair – Technology, Innovation & Advancement, Indian Chamber of Commerce.
SIGNATURE FACULTY OFFERINGS (CORPORATE LEARNING)
• Technology for Leaders: demystifying AI, data, cloud, and 5G for business impact.
• Leading Digital Transformation: playbooks for execution, governance, and org change.
• Start-up Studio: venture creation, GTM strategy, and investor-ready storytelling.
• AI Ethics & Governance: risk, regulation, and responsible deployment frameworks.
• High-Trust Leadership: culture, psychological safety, and decision-making under uncertainty.
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
• Asia’s Most Promising Business Leaders – The Economic Times, 2021.
• Top 100 People Managers in India –Forbes Magazine, 2022.
• Global Golden Circle – IBM (Top global contributors).
• Above & Beyond Club – PwC.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Managing Director, Ericsson Global Services
• Vice President, Head of IBM India
• Managing Partner, Consulting and ERP, PwC India
EDUCATION
MBA
AFFILIATIONS
• National Expert Committee Chair – ICC
• Global Advisor – Technology Start-ups & Innovation Programs
