Karthik Krishnan is a well-rounded global executive who has made significant contributions in Information Media, Healthcare, and Education industries. As a Venture Chair at Redesign Health, an Adjunct Professor at NYU, and NACD Certified Board Director, Karthik has gained a wealth of expertise in leveraging technology to create value, building SaaS models, and scaling global markets.

Karthik's impressive background includes operational expertise in top public and private companies, including serving as Global CEO of Britannica Group and SVP & GM at Elsevier/RELX. Karthik has also demonstrated his board leadership skills, serving in various roles such as Chair of Strategic Planning, Treasurer, and Committee member of Nomination & Governance, Executive, Audit, Compensation & Succession, Pension Investment, and Cybersecurity, GDPR & Privacy Risk.

In addition to his corporate and academic achievements, Karthik has contributed to societal impact initiatives, such as Doubling India's agricultural production, Transforming Harlem (NYC) into a vibrant business community, and establishing NYU's Stern School of Business as the pioneer and leading destination for Entertainment, Media, and Technology specialization.

As a thought leader and speaker, Karthik has shared his expertise and experience at several events, including Education Ministry events, UK House of Commons, Digital China Summit, and UNICEF. He has published several articles on the World Economic Forum, Forbes, The Hill, IMD, and CIO, covering topics such as AI, essential skills for the disruptive age, talent acquisition, and early education.

Karthik's educational background includes an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business, a BE from Bharathiar University, and certificates from National Association for Corporate Directors, Project Management Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, and Stanford University.