The most influential people in data and AI

The most influential people in data and AI

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The most influential
people in data and AI

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Saurabh Gupta, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, The Modern Data Company

I have been in the data space for almost three decades, playing a variety of roles in technology, architecture, strategy and CDO, both in public sector and corporate. Currently, I am a data and AI leader that has a unique take data platforms and modernization efforts where I head revenue and strategy and focus on delivering outsized value to our customers in their data and digital transformation initiatives 

My experience covers a range of sectors, including digital transformation, data strategy, transformation, modernization, governance, analytics, and business intelligence. I pride myself on being able to help organizations to maximize their data potential and realize their digital transformation ambitions.  
 
Previously, I led data strategy and governance at ThoughtWorks, a global software consultancy that delivers innovative solutions for complex problems. I have led and executed large strategic initiatives, managed portfolios, and driven change within diverse and political environments, working with international organizations such as IMF, World Bank, AFDB, and UNDP.  

Over the course of my career, I have established technology and data governance frameworks, data standards, and operating models to support large digital and data transformations. I have also built global partnerships and collaborated with startups, regional organizations, government institutions, and private sector around data standards and capacity development. 

Saurabh Gupta
has been included in:
  • 100 Enablers 2025 (Americas)

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