Aakarsh is an established leader with over 20 years of experience as a career consultant. He is known for his expertise in identifying underlying business challenges and delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to some of world’s leading enterprises, helping them move forward in their digital transformation journey.

As Chief Product Officer at MathCo, Aakarsh leads MathCo’s Product and Engineering service lines and overall product, engineering and platform strategy, while collaborating across service lines to explore new opportunities for offering tailored solutions built on NucliOS, MathCo’s proprietary platform. He enables MathCo teams to productize solutions that truly empower enterprises to own their intelligence, with a strong focus on driving adoption as a key part of his strategy.

Amanda is a creative and strategic thought leader at the intersection of marketing, technology and business design. She brings diverse experience developing growth marketing strategies for noteworthy brands, and enacting data-led transformation across industries.

As a marketing leader, Amanda has partnered across industries to develop and enact growth marketing strategies, spanning all platforms and channels. Having excelled in agency leadership positions and within a Fortune 100 company, Amanda has a unique vantage point for informing key decisions about customer-led digital experiences, go-to-market strategy, marketing performance and measurement, and partner ecosystem.

She has built and led marketing services teams delivering front- and back-office capability, spanning brand and demand efforts. She’s worked closely with c-suite leaders on talent strategy and transformation programs, promoting adoption and improving efficacy of marketing technology investment.

Bob Ghafouri is a Managing Director and the Global Head of A&MPLIFY by Alvarez and Marsal, an AI-powered Digital Transformation unit focused on helping organizations reimagine customer experience, reinvent digital products, and optimize operations with AI. Ghafouri is an innovative founder and CEO with three successful exits. He is skilled generating value for clients with artificial intelligence and Digital technologies.

Prior to joining A&M, Ghafouri served as Chief Commercial Officer with Red Ventures and was a Senior Managing Director and founding member of Accenture’s Digital Business unit called Accenture Interactive. In addition, Ghafouri founded, launched, and scaled three digital businesses in the government, retail, and real estate industries.

An early proponent of digital service delivery and asset-based consulting, Daniel Krauss is an acclaimed thought leader in the professional services industry. He has been cited in leading business and IT journals, including the Harvard Business Review. Over his nearly 20-year career, he has focused on the evolution and impact of new digital technologies, as well as innovation and transformation trends and practices, to support clients across various industries and geographies.

Krauss originally helped jumpstart the Digital Engineering practice within Global Technology Consulting and led key Horizon 2 initiatives as part of the Global Innovation Team in Consulting. Currently, he is the global founder of the EY Transformation Platform, which he has led with his team through all four zones since its incubation. Under his leadership, EY has been evolving global suites of digital products and platforms that support clients in collaboration with EY teams and alliances, addressing recurring challenges in innovation and transformation programs in areas such as enterprise transformation, finance transformation, technology transformation, cyber transformation, and internal audit transformation.

Together with his global platform team, he is evaluating and introducing Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI capabilities across all products. This initiative aims to enable and orchestrate various applications, including GenAI-powered evidence-based assessment management, semi-autonomous innovation management, and project and transformation management assistance.

Before joining EY, Krauss was a Research Director at Gartner Research, where he was a member of the Global IT Services & Outsourcing team. He began his career with the Global Vendor Strategy team at Forrester Research. Krauss completed an Executive Program in Innovation at Stanford University and holds a degree in business from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany.

Saurabh Dubey, a Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting, is a distinguished leader in digital transformation. Based in Denver, Colorado, Saurabh has dedicated the past 20 years to revolutionizing the digital landscape, becoming one of the youngest and highly successful professionals in his field. His expertise and leadership have driven transformative solutions that empower organizations to thrive in the digital age.

At Deloitte, Saurabh leads the go-to-market strategy for ServiceNow-based initiatives across the consumer industry for the Americas. His visionary approach and deep market understanding have enabled Deloitte to deliver unparalleled value to its clients. Clients praised Saurabh for his availability as a sounding board and his ability to foster innovation in both smaller capabilities and larger services. They value his ideas that help them achieve a differentiated market position and stay ahead of trends.

Beyond his primary role, Saurabh is responsible for supporting a diverse portfolio, including core ITx, Global Business Services, Procurement and Supply Chain workflows, and front office solutions led by Deloitte's Industry Advantage portfolio. His holistic approach ensures clients receive integrated solutions that drive sustainable growth and efficiency. Saurabh's passion for innovation and dedication to client success continue to shape the future of digital transformation.

Jeff Radtke is a distinguished global leader with over 30 years of experience in  business, finance, and technology consulting. As Managing Director and Private  Equity Practice Leader at Spaulding Ridge, he specializes in scaling businesses,  optimizing financial and operational processes, and driving strategic growth. A  trusted advisor to CFOs and CIOs, Jeff excels in solving complex business  challenges, building and maintaining client relationships, and delivering measurable  results across multiple industries, domains, and associated technologies.  

With expertise spanning consulting practice development, digital transformation,  governance, and process optimization, Jeff has built and led high-performing teams  across the U.S., India, Dubai, the UK, and Canada. He has successfully scaled  operations, integrated acquired businesses, and worked closely with private equity  investors to turn underperforming companies into high-value acquisition targets.  Additionally, Jeff has partnered with business founders to successfully scale and  exit ventures.  

Beyond his professional achievements, Jeff is passionate about mentorship and  thought leadership. He has authored multiple publications on financial strategy,  technology adoption, and corporate performance. He previously served on the  board of UpBeat Music and Arts and is the Executive Sponsor of the SR Mental  Health Alliance for 2025. He was also a featured speaker at SR Women Elevate  sessions in India and the Philippines. Prior to joining Spaulding Ridge, Jeff served as  Chief Operating Officer at Silverline.  

Jean-Laurent Poitou is a Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal, a global professional firm specializing in turnaround management and performance improvement. The company has more than 9,000 employees in locations across the world. Poitou joined Alvarez & Marsal in 2021 and is currently responsible for leading and expanding digital & technology services across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Previously, Jean Laurent Poitou spent most of his career at Accenture, a multinational professional services company. During his 32 years with the business, he served as the European lead for Accenture’s Applied Intelligence services. Additionally, he worked as managing director, consulting practitioner, and the global consulting lead for communications, media, and technology. Poitou has also served as an industrial adviser to the EQT Group, a Swedish global investment organization. He holds a bachelor’s in engineering from Paris Ecole Polytechnique.

Karthik Padmanabhan is the Managing Partner for Zinnov’s GCC Advisory practice, where he oversees delivery for Zinnov’s GCC Managed Services and Consulting business for clients across the globalization value chain. 

With over 25 years of experience in consulting, delivery, and client management roles, he has successfully established top-tier global centres of excellence, optimized delivery structures, and reshaped technology investments for innovation. Karthik is a proven thought leader with a track record of leading multimillion-dollar portfolios and large-scale transformations for a global roster of clients. Karthik’s thought leadership was recently highlighted in a CNBC-TV18 feature, where he discussed the Zinnov-NASSCOM India GCC Landscape Report and the growth of India's Global Capability Centers.

His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including talent strategy, globalization, tech led transformation, digital strategy, product management, digital engineering and digital experience. Known for his collaborative approach, Karthik is recognized as an exceptional people leader and a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion. His leadership extends beyond business excellence, focusing on fostering relationships and driving positive organizational change.

Kathleen Avery is an Executive Search Partner with August Leadership, a global search and leadership advisory firm.

Based in Silicon Valley and with over 25 years of experience, Avery specializes in digital transformation and technology innovation. She appoints C-suite and senior executives across a spectrum of industries. She has recently completed searches in Agentic AI, Manufacturing, Industrial, IoT, Cybersecurity, Edge Computing, Industrial SaaS, Supply Chain & Logistics, and AI/ML. 

Avery has successfully navigated the landscape of leadership talent acquisition for diverse clients ranging from well-funded startups to global Fortune 1000 corporations. Her wealth of experience and strategic approach positions her as a standout figure in the executive search domain, contributing to the success of her clients in dynamic and ever-changing industries.

Before her current role, she founded The Avery Group, an executive search and consultancy firm, which she sold for a noteworthy 100x return. With this unique perspective, she also serves as a trusted advisor to her clients.

Kathryn DeVito is a Senior Managing Director of Digital & Insights within FTI’s Strategic Communications segment.  

Ms. DeVito's expertise is firmly rooted in integrated, data-driven and audience-first communications campaigns that often include extensive content strategy, influencer engagement, paid media, issue advocacy, and marketing. At FTI Consulting, her team includes those specialized in creative, content development, paid media, digital and social platform strategists, digital intelligence, data science and primary research. Her clients have included Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, trade associations and nonprofits. 

Prior to FTI, Ms. DeVito was the SVP and Practice Chair at LEVICK where she was charged with building a digital team from the ground up, starting its communications analytics practice and re-launching the company's external marketing efforts. Before that, Ms. DeVito was a Senior Vice President & Partner at FleishmanHillard (FH), where she led the digital, content and platform strategy team. She also served as the client relationship manager for a large, D.C.-based trade association, where she oversaw the implementation of a consumer-focused reputation campaign that included all elements of a paid, earned, shared and owned strategy. She also worked on several multi-million dollar federal accounts.  

Ms. DeVito graduated from Boston University with a B.A in History.

Kevin Cowherd is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura, based in Nashville, TN.  He is the Practice leader for the Strategy and Performance business and has 30 years of experience working with business leaders designing and executing their digital strategies.  Kevin spent over 20 years at IBM and held significant leadership roles in professional services, IT, and Human Resources including the role of CIO for the IBM Learning division.  In that role he led the global transformation of IBM Learning, standardizing on industry leading technology while implementing a shared services model for scalable growth.

Kevin is focused on business transformation where digital strategy has a central role.  His ability to align leaders on the "why" of the transformation and bring functional teams together in new ways are key capabilities that he brings to every engagement.  As a technical and business leader he has a significant track record of designing or validating digital strategies then structuring the teams, work, and approach to achieve the desired end state.  He can help clients achieve new ways of working, optimize their organizational structure, and right size the organization to best support the digital strategy.  Kevin leads digital transformation engagements for his clients across many industries including financial services, manufacturing, professional services, logistics, and consumer services.

Kevin left IBM after 22 years and began consulting after graduating with an Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management.  He was an executive with c3 Consulting before joining Ankura Consulting Group as a Senior Managing Director in 2018.  Today he leads the Strategy and Performance practice working with Fortune 500 and private equity-backed companies to transform their businesses. 

Mahmood Majeed is a visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in driving digital transformation, AI, and technology-driven business growth. As the Managing Partner at ZS Associates, he leads the Global Digital and Technology Services area, guiding Fortune 500 companies to maximize their investments in Digital, Technology, and AI for business expansion.

Under Mahmood’s leadership, ZS’s technology business has grown tenfold, establishing itself as a key player in the healthcare and life sciences industries. He has built a global technology team of over 5,000 professionals, introduced cutting-edge solutions, and consistently delivered double-digit growth through innovation and strategic investments. His expertise spans enterprise digital strategy, AI/ML, customer experience, and process integration, ensuring technology delivers tangible business outcomes. Beyond business impact, he has driven a culture of learning, innovation, and agility, leading firm-wide Digital leadership and learning initiatives.

Mahmood has led large-scale digital and AI-driven transformations for Life Sciences and healthcare companies, helping global enterprises modernize their technology ecosystems, optimize business processes, and unlock new growth through data-driven decision-making. As a trusted advisor to C-level executives, he has guided organizations through cloud modernization, AI/ML adoption, and business process automation, transforming legacy operations into agile, data-powered enterprises.

As an industry thought leader, Mahmood spearheads ZS’s CIO Council and leads a Digital Leadership Program with Harvard Business School. He is a sought-after speaker at major technology conferences and regularly publishes insights on AI, digital strategy, and data transformation.

A lifelong learner, Mahmood champions upskilling initiatives and AI adoption across ZS and its clients. With a unique blend of creative design, modern technology, and business knowledge, he continues to shape the future of digital transformation in the healthcare and life sciences industries.

Nancy Greenlee specializes in end-to-end transformations, with a focus on revenue growth and digital.

Dr. Greenlee has extensive industry and consulting experience designing and executing successful transformation programs across technology, telecommunications, healthcare, retail, consumer goods and industrials.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Dr. Greenlee was an executive at Verizon Business, where she led strategy and transformation for Fixed Wireless Access, Private Wireless Networks and Edge products, and built Verizon’s 5G ecosystem partner program. She also advised industrial, consumer goods and healthcare companies to implement 5G capabilities as part of their digital transformation journeys. Dr. Greenlee started her career at Boston Consulting Group, where she was a leader in the firm’s Transformation, Marketing, Sales & Pricing, and Technology, Media & Telecommunications practices.

Dr. Greenlee holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Yale University and a B.S. in Chemistry and B.A. in Music from Colorado State University.

Nick is a Managing Director and a leader in Deloitte’s Strategy and Analytics practice. Over the past two decades, he has been a trusted advisor and partner to C level executives at Fortune 500 firms and specializes in envisioning, architecting and driving strategic transformation programs to maximize value and build sustainable growth using technology. He has deep expertise in business and technology strategy, tech and digital transformations, operating model and service delivery execution. Nick currently leads Deloitte’s AI & Data practice and Deloitte's Global PE practice, focused on maximizing value for global PE firms and their portfolio companies across various industries including diversified industrials and technology.

Prior to joining Deloitte, he served as the SVP and COO of IIC, and led its largest subsidiary, Apollo Consulting in New York. Nick started his career writing code and grew through solution and sales engineering to practice management before transitioning to general management with global P&L responsibilities. He holds an MBA in finance, and entrepreneurship and innovation and a Bachelor of Engineering in CS. He is an honorary lifetime board member of the Anderson Center for Autism and was awarded a ‘Top 40 under 40’ award by NY State.

Partha Gopalakrishnan is the Founder of PG Advisors, a boutique management consultancy and AI advisory firm. PG Advisors works with clients across a wide range of industries to support strategic planning, growth initiatives, and service expansion into new markets through its extensive partner network.

Gopalakrishnan has held senior executive roles at Infosys and Tech Mahindra and has led transformation projects across six continents. His experience spans both fast-growing startups and large global technology firms, with a focus on applying human-centered approaches to business and operational change.

Gopalakrishnan has served in executive leadership positions with some of the world’s largest technology and consulting global system integrators, including 17 years with Infosys, where he served as Portfolio Head – Insurance Europe, followed by a tenure at Tech Mahindra as Senior Vice President and Global Head – Insurance Europe. In his last role as President and Partner at an unicorn AI company he spearheaded Business Development and Business Transformation consulting.

Gopalakrishnan holds an MBA from Pondicherry University and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications engineering from the University of Madras. He has also completed executive education programs at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Pratyush Lal brings more than two decades of experience driving strategic, digital, and technical transformations, driving revenue growth, cost reduction and risk management. Mr. Lal specializes in advising clients on strategy, digital and AI value creation, transformation design and rescue, AI and platform architecture, and data management. He lends his expertise through interim management executive roles as Chief Transformation, Data and Digital Officer.

Mr. Lal's global client portfolio spans diverse industries, from large enterprises to startups, including private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Lal held senior leadership positions in consulting and software, focusing on strategy, product management, and professional services in digital transformation.

A recipient of multiple professional and academic awards, Mr. Lal is actively involved in advising startups and is a frequent speaker at industry events. He sits on multiple advisory and non-profit boards.

Bala Sreenivasan is the Global Head of AI, Transformation and Large Deals at Cognizant Technology Solutions’ Intuitive Operations and Automation for multiple industries including Healthcare, Life Sciences, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, CPG, Travel and Hospitality. In his role as Global Head of AI Transformation, Bala leads a cross-practice team to drive organizations through AI-powered transformation helping organizations stay ahead in an increasingly digital and competitive landscape.

With a strong focus on customer experience, Bala integrates process, human and AI-driven strategies to enhance how organizations interact with and serve their customers. Bala brings an innovative approach to design integrated operating models where human and digital workers collaborate effectively to drive productivity and customer-centric outcomes. In partnership with hyperscalers, Bala helps design AI-powered embedded business process solutions and industry offerings leveraging the most advanced technologies like Agentic AI/ Gen AI to create seamless, personalized, and efficient customer journeys, driving satisfaction and loyalty.

Previously, he created and led process excellence and transformation for Americas region where he drove continuous improvements and transformation through focused design, development and delivery of lean six-sigma and automation solutions. Prior to that, he led operating model transformation practice at Cognizant Business Consulting helping banks, capital markets and insurance companies.

Bala earned his Master of Business Administration from Babson College, Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Madras and Chief Digital Officer certificate at Kellogg School of Management.