Ali Katkhada
Group CIO, DEPA
A visionary executive with a global success record and extensive experience in leveraging technology and innovation to drive cultural change and business transformation. Builds strategic partnerships and fosters trusted relationships with board members and senior executives.
Expert in defining and executing Corporate Innovation Strategy and Digital Vision, creating competitive advantages through business process simplification, harmonization, and automation. Leads cross-functional teams in diverse business environments, with expertise in business planning, digital strategy, IT governance, enterprise architecture, organizational change management, ERP/BI implementations, cybersecurity, blockchain, DeFi, cloud computing, and infrastructure.
A passionate advocate for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, driving business sustainability in a tokenized economy. Holds certifications in Amazon Cloud, Oracle, ITIL, PMP, EU GDPR, Blockchain, and DeFi. A hands-on technologist with strong leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills, known for delivering award-winning initiatives over 18 years, managing 28 business units across 22 countries.
A trusted advisor to corporates and startups, a public speaker and panelist at major IT conferences on IT strategy, innovation, AI, blockchain, IoT, cybersecurity, and enterprise solutions. Recognized as a Top CIO Award Winner, designing and executing transformative IT strategies that drive industry-leading success.