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Appointment: Rajesh Karir (PMP, ITIL, SIAM certified) Takes on New Role as Director – Information Technology Operations at Evalueserve #Appointment #IndustryMovements #LeadersMovement #NewRole #RoleTransition #NewBeginnings #TechLeaders Vikas Gupta | Sachin Mhashilkar | Jatinder S. | Vandana Chauhan | Giridhar Rajagopalan | Hafeez Shaikh | Rajiv Pathak | Sourabh Dixit

CIOandLeader, in association with Autodesk, welcomes senior leaders to participate in an exclusive CXO Panel Discussion on "Design & Manufacturing Leadership Forum 2025 - Leveraging Technology for Scalable Innovation and Diversification" on Wednesday, 19th March 2025, from 6 PM onwards at Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel. We are delighted to welcome Jeff Kinder, EVP, Product Development & Manufacturing Solutions, Autodesk, Stephen Hooper, VP, Design & Manufacturing, Autodesk and Detlev Reicheneder, Senior Director, Global Market & Industry Development, Autodesk as our keynote speakers. Srinath Jonnalagadda #ManufacturingTech #DigitalTransformation #InnovationInTech #FutureOfManufacturing #TechForIndustry #AIInManufacturing #TechLeadership #LeadershipSummit Vikas Gupta | Sachin Mhashilkar | Vandana Chauhan | Giridhar Rajagopalan | Jatinder S. | Rajiv Pathak | Sourabh Dixit | Hafeez Shaikh

Appointment: Rajesh Thapar Joins NSE India as Chief Information Security Officer #Appointment #IndustryMovements #LeadersMovement #NewRole #RoleTransition #NewBeginnings #TechLeaders #CISO Vikas Gupta | Sachin Mhashilkar | Jatinder S. | Vandana Chauhan | Giridhar Rajagopalan | Hafeez Shaikh | Rajiv Pathak | Sourabh Dixit

Appointment: Annapurna Vishwanathan Joins Airbus as VP Head of IM & Digital, India and South Asia #Appointment #IndustryMovements #LeadersMovement #NewRole #RoleTransition #NewBeginnings #TechLeaders Vikas Gupta | Sachin Mhashilkar | Jatinder S. | Vandana Chauhan | Giridhar Rajagopalan | Hafeez Shaikh | Rajiv Pathak | Sourabh Dixit

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐈𝐎&𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐈𝐎 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 As CIOandLeader celebrates its 25th anniversary, we proudly launch CIO Legends, an initiative to honor and celebrate the industry's illustrious CIOs who have devoted 25 years or more to the IT profession. Just as our magazine has grown and evolved over the last quarter-century, these leaders have been trailblazers, transforming the IT landscape with their vision, expertise, and unwavering dedication. Ramesh Narayanaswamy is a seasoned Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer with a broad spectrum of experience across various industries, including banking, financial markets, wealth management, insurance, e-commerce, logistics, and digital delivery. Currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Aditya Birla Capital, he focuses on building effective engineering teams and driving innovation to solve business challenges. With a passion for executing transformational projects, Narayanaswamy is known for his ability to develop technology frameworks and innovative delivery models that standardize operational processes and platforms. For detailed insights, read our recent edition of the CIOandLeader Issue: https://lnkd.in/gfZwVT_y #CIOLegends #25YearsOfCIOandLeader #ITLeadership #CIOJourney #CIOs #CIOExcellence #LegacyOfLeadership #ITIcons #CelebratingCIOs Vikas Gupta | Sachin Mhashilkar | Vandana Chauhan | Giridhar Rajagopalan | Jatinder S. | Rajiv Pathak | Sourabh Dixit | Hafeez Shaikh

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 There are numerous challenges in scaling AI-driven solutions across different business functions, but the biggest is data quality within the organization. It's not just me—everyone is struggling with it. The second challenge is whether the required infrastructure for scaling AI is available at an affordable cost. The third challenge is governance and compliance—how do organizations ensure adherence to regulations and best practices when scaling AI? These are some of the key challenges every organization faces, and we are actively seeking solutions. - Dr. Avadhut Parab Group CIO, Waaree Energies Private Limited For detailed insights, read our latest edition of the CIOandLeader Issue: https://lnkd.in/gxckRCDh #CIOandLeaderCoverstory #CIOInsights #TechInsights #ITLeadership #ITInfrastructure #AIInnovation #AIApplications #DataDriven #TechLeader #DigitalTransformation Vikas Gupta | Sachin Mhashilkar | Vandana Chauhan | Giridhar Rajagopalan | Jatinder S. | Hafeez Shaikh | Rajiv Pathak | Sourabh Dixit | Subhadeep Sen | Praneeta P. | Jagrati Rakheja

"Bridging legacy systems with AI starts with a unified data strategy." In a conversation with CIOandLeader, Sandiip Kothari, Chief Technology Officer, Speciality Restaurants Ltd, shares that integrating AI with legacy systems requires a structured approach. His organization has prioritized consolidating fragmented data into a centralized data lake, working closely with system integrators and AI partners to build synergies. On ensuring data quality, security, and compliance, he emphasizes that cleaning and organizing decades of legacy data is a critical first step. 

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐈𝐎&𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐈𝐎 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 As CIOandLeader celebrates its 25th anniversary, we proudly launch CIO Legends, an initiative to honor and celebrate the industry's illustrious CIOs who have devoted 25 years or more to the IT profession. Just as our magazine has grown and evolved over the last quarter-century, these leaders have been trailblazers, transforming the IT landscape with their vision, expertise, and unwavering dedication. Suresh Nambiar is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in Information Systems (IS) leadership roles within the energy sector. Currently serving as the Executive Director of IS at Indian Oil Corp Limited, he brings a wealth of expertise in IT strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. Suresh is known for his strategic vision, strong leadership, and ability to drive innovation to achieve business objectives. Leading the Information Systems division at Indian Oil, Suresh oversees strategic IT initiatives, digital transformation projects, and cybersecurity initiatives. He plays a key role in aligning IT strategies with business goals, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experience. For detailed insights, read our recent edition of the CIOandLeader Issue: https://lnkd.in/gfZwVT_y #CIOLegends #25YearsOfCIOandLeader #ITLeadership #CIOJourney #CIOs #CIOExcellence #LegacyOfLeadership #ITIcons #CelebratingCIOs Vikas Gupta | Sachin Mhashilkar | Vandana Chauhan | Giridhar Rajagopalan | Jatinder S. | Rajiv Pathak | Sourabh Dixit | Hafeez Shaikh

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐈𝐎&𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐈𝐎 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 As CIOandLeader celebrates its 25th anniversary, we proudly launch CIO Legends, an initiative to honor and celebrate the industry's illustrious CIOs who have devoted 25 years or more to the IT profession. Just as our magazine has grown and evolved over the last quarter-century, these leaders have been trailblazers, transforming the IT landscape with their vision, expertise, and unwavering dedication. Rupesh Nain, Chief Information Officer at Adani Enterprises Limited, a seasoned Digital Leader with over 25 years of experience in Enterprise IT, specializing in driving Business Transformation through the innovative use of Technology, Digital, and Analytics across diverse industries. Proficient in creating and articulating IT Strategy and Digital Roadmaps, building Enterprise Architecture, fostering a Data & Analytics driven culture, and leading high-performing teams. Recognized for expertise in planning and executing transformational programs to drive business value realization. For detailed insights, read our latest edition of the CIOandLeader Issue: https://lnkd.in/gfZwVT_y #CIOLegends #25YearsOfCIOandLeader #ITLeadership #CIOJourney #CIOs #CIOExcellence #LegacyOfLeadership #ITIcons #CelebratingCIOs Vikas Gupta | Sachin Mhashilkar | Vandana Chauhan | Giridhar Rajagopalan | Jatinder S. | Rajiv Pathak | Sourabh Dixit | Hafeez Shaikh