Harnessing the Power of Data: The Leader Enabling Smarter, Faster Decisions
In an era defined by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, complex data ecosystems, and ever evolving business needs, it has become increasingly rare to find leaders who balance innovation with responsibility and vision with empathy. In this edition, we are honored to present the remarkable journey of Ashok Bhatt, a pioneer whose twenty six year career reflects not only the evolution of data and analytics but also the extraordinary potential that emerges when curiosity meets purpose.
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Ashok Bhatt
Associate Vice President, MapmyIndia/Mappls; Founding Team, ClarityX
In the vast landscape of business analytics and artificial intelligence, where numbers often overshadow narratives and algorithms can eclipse human insight, Ashok Bhatt stands as a beacon of purposeful innovation. His 26-year journey from a curious programmer in 1999 to a transformational leader shaping the future of data-driven decision making represents more than career progression—it embodies the evolution of an entire industry.
Venkatesh C.R.
CEO of Dot Com Infoway
In the bustling tech landscape of early 2000s India, while Chennai and Bangalore were emerging as IT powerhouses, a young mechanical engineer in Madurai was nurturing a different vision. Venkatesh C.R. looked at his hometown and saw not what it lacked, but what it could become. This perspective would eventually transform him from a fresh graduate into a global digital strategist whose ventures now span across 60+ countries.
Devendra Kumar
Strategic Advisor & Retail CEO | Independent Consultant & Retail Transformation Leader
In the sprawling landscape of global retail transformation, where countless leaders chase quarterly numbers and market share, one man’s journey stands as a testament to what happens when authentic hunger meets unwavering purpose. Devendra Kumar’s story begins not in the boardrooms of multinational corporations, but in the modest streets of Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, where a small-town boy learned that dreams could transcend circumstances.
