India
A seasoned Global CIO with over 25 years of leadership experience driving enterprise wide technology and digital transformation across pharmaceuticals, life sciences, FMCG/CPG, and manufacturing organizations. As a Global CIO & Chief Digital Transformation Officer, I led technology, digital, data, and AI strategy across complex, regulated, multi site enterprises. With deep experience in pharma and healthcare, I have driven large scale modernization across India, GCC, APAC, Europe, and North America, enabling organizations to become more agile, compliant, data driven, and operationally resilient. I have led global IT and digital teams across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, R&D, and commercial operations — building high performance, cross functional groups that deliver measurable business outcomes. My work spans AI/GenAI adoption, SAP S/4HANA transformation, cloud modernization, cybersecurity uplift, data platform engineering, and automation at scale. Across my roles, I’ve delivered initiatives that: • Led enterprise wide ERP transformations improving reliability and throughput • Modernized pharma manufacturing and quality systems across global sites • Implemented AI driven productivity and compliance solutions • Built digital and data foundations for global operations and expansions • Established governance, cybersecurity, and risk frameworks aligned to global standards • Scaled automation and digital workflows across supply chain and operations • Enabled cross regional collaboration between India, GCC, Europe, and US teams I thrive at the intersection of technology, business, and transformation, turning strategy into execution and building digital enterprises that are future ready, compliant, and competitive. Passionate about AI powered transformation, I focus on creating organizations where technology becomes a true business multiplier.
Global CIO at Piramal Pharma solutions, leading enterprise-wide digital transformation across a global pharmaceutical and CDMO landscape. I partner closely with business leadership across 3 Regions to drive technology-led growth, operational excellence, and regulatory-compliant innovation across R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial operations. My focus is on modernizing core platforms, strengthening cybersecurity, and enabling data- and AI-driven decision-making to support scalable, resilient, and future-ready pharma operations. Key areas of leadership include: • Global IT strategy and governance across multi-site operations • ERP (SAP S/4HANA), LIMS, and core digital platform transformations • AI, GenAI, and automation to enhance productivity and insight • Cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance in regulated environments • Cloud, data platforms, and scalable digital architectures • Talent development and high-performing global IT teams I am passionate about aligning technology with business outcomes, building strong global teams, and using digital innovation to accelerate Piramal Pharma’s mission of delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare worldwide.
IT workstream Lead for GSK Consumer Heathcare acquisition by HUL in India - Highly Complex Integration cutting across ~35 SC Locations. Ensuring Day 1 Readiness and Separation planning for Divested & Retained GSK Consumer India business
Responsible to define & deliver IT strategies across APAC region (China, India Sub Continent, SE Asia, Japan, Korea, ANZ) with focus on Digital Supply Chain, Paperless Manufacturing / Labs, ERP, Network Changes, MA&D activities, Business Transformation through TECH (IT). E2E accountability for delivery of IT shared services across ~125 SC Nodes (10 Manufacturing Sites, 65 Contract Manufacturing Sites, 2 SC Hubs, 50 Warehouses & HQ functions).
E2E accountability for defining & delivering the IT strategies for GSK South Asia Consumer and Pharmaceutical Regional Supply Chains (~900 Million GBP business) Represent Regional IT in - GSK Consumer / Pharmaceuticals South Asia Supply Chain Leadership team(s), Global Supply Chain IT Business Partnering Leadership Team IT Business Partner for 30 Director / VP level stakeholders Accountable for 8 Manufacturing Sites, 55 Contract Mfg Sites, 70 Warehouses, HQ based Supply Chain Functions and 1500+ end users
Closely engaged with Sales, Marketing. Value Chain Leadership teams; responsible for designing and implementing IT strategies Led the successful delivery of IT Solutions (Mobility, Digital, Analytics) and won 4 Business Excellence Awards 1) Sales Force Automation for Go-to-market model (Equipped 1500 Sales rep with PDAs) 2) Distributor Management system deployment across 600 distributors 3) Data Analytics / Dashboards for Senior Management, Web sites for CH Brands 4) Demand Forecasting and Auto Stock Replenishment to improve Supply Chain KPIs 5) IT Strategy for Modern Trade, Rural Sales and Expert Marketing Additional responsibility to facilitate the GSK Consumer IT International Leadership meetings
Took on additional responsibility to manage End User IT Services for approx 1200 end users across 40 Sites. Managed a team of 20 people Strong Collaboration with Global IT Teams on Global projects, Managed External Vendors & IT service providers Strategized and implemented IT Solutions: New office set-up(s), Cost Saving initiatives - WAN across 25 warehouses, Server Consolidations, Voice (telecom) consolidation etc.
Responsible for ensuring IT Compliance / Audit Readiness across CH India business - Led IT audits for 35 GSK Consumer Healthcare locations in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and presented IT related Risks in Risk Management Control Board and Audit Review meetings. 6 month Secondment - Guest Auditor role for US Shared financial services - Worked closely with global diversified team; got visibility on GSK Business Outsourcing processes managed by GENPACT Acquired new skills - Got accredited with CISA (IT auditor) & CGEIT (IT Governance) certifications from ISACA (International Professional Association)