Sukamal Saha Gharge is a seasoned digital and IT professional with over 30 years of experience in the field, working with B2C and B2B businesses alike. Currently heading Digital & IT functions, he has a proven track record in business transformation and driving customer-centric initiatives. Among his core expertise areas are IoT, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Social, Mobile, eCommerce, Web Presence, Analytics, Big Data, Data Lake, Cloud, Digital Experience, and Engagement Centre.

At the same time, he is also deeply familiar with the technical end of IT, having worked in a variety of roles with Bajaj Electricals Ltd. Some of his most notable accomplishments include creating policies around data security and privacy, ensuring compliance with data security and privacy policies, and conceptualizing business ecosystems and enterprise architecture. All while keeping up to date with industry trends and attending multiple conferences and seminars from IDC, Gartner, Forrester, IDG, CIO & Leader, CIO Crown/Core Media, and ET-CIO.

Sukamal holds an MBA in Operations Research from Indira Gandhi National Open University, as well as degrees in Computer Management from the University of Mumbai and Chemistry and Maths from Shivaji University.

In summary, Sukamal Saha Gharge is a leading digital and IT strategist with extensive experience across B2C and B2B businesses. His expertise in business transformation, IoT, AI, Blockchain, and other digital technologies has enabled him to drive customer-centric initiatives while ensuring compliance with data privacy and security policies. Additionally, his technical fluency with IT infrastructure and security has helped businesses avert disaster while keeping productivity high.