Partha Gopalakrishnan is a distinguished Senior Executive with 20+ years of global leadership experience. He is renowned as a Technology Thought Leader with a passion for digital innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge IT systems, which combines business insights with Advanced Cognitive Technologies to create the next generation of integrated business platforms and services. Partha has served in various Executive Leadership positions with some of the World’s Largest Technology and Consulting Global System Integrators, as Senior Vice President. Across his career, Partha has led new technology practices, built high-performance teams, forged strategic global partnerships, led M&As, successfully turned around and scaled businesses, and won digital transformation engagements across ITO, BPO and Business Consulting in excess of $ 2 Billion. His expertise spans diverse industries, particularly in AI and Digital Transformations in heavily regulated environments around Governance, Risk and Compliance for Fortune 500 clientele globally. As a member of the Institute of Directors, Partha has been contributing his voice to various business issues, policies and regulations in the region.
Partha started his career with ITC, subsequently dedicating 17 years to Infosys, followed by a tenure at Tech Mahindra. He then served as Company Director at his firm, PG Advisors, offering Board Advisory and non-executive Director services, consulting for prominent Analysts and PE Firms focussing on Value Creation, Digital Risk Management, ESG and Responsible AI. Currently, at Brane Group, Partha serves as President and Partner, spearheading Business Development and Business Transformation Consulting centred around AI (software and Hardware) platforms and products, harnessing the capabilities of Natural Language Solutions, Large Language Models, and Generative AI.
Academically, Partha holds a Master’s in Business Administration (Gold Medallist Summa cum laude) from Pondicherry University, a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of Madras. He has further enriched his professional acumen through Executive Education at Stanford University, The Graduate School of Business, and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. A staunch advocate for talent development, Partha actively engages in various STEM initiatives and mentorship programmes pro bono. He resides in London with his family.
