Devashish Saxena

Devashish Saxena is a seasoned executive currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Imperial Dade, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving digital transformation and enhancing customer experience through initiatives involving artificial intelligence and machine learning.1

Professional Background

Saxena has extensive experience in digital strategy and eCommerce, having previously worked in various leadership roles:

• Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at PPG Industries (2019-2022)
• Group Vice President, Global eCommerce and Multichannel Convergence at Rexel (2013-2018)
• SVP, Global eCommerce Strategy at Premier Farnell (2010-2013)

Additionally, he has held positions at Texas Instruments, where he managed global internet marketing efforts, and has been involved in consulting with A.T. Kearney.1

Academic Credentials

Saxena holds multiple degrees:

• BA from The University of Texas at Austin
• MS from The University of Texas at Dallas
• MBA from Texas McCombs School of Business He also has completed courses through Harvard Business School Online.1

Current Engagements

In addition to his role at Imperial Dade, Saxena serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy since 2021, contributing to the education of future leaders in technology and policy.1

His expertise in digital transformation is complemented by his commitment to building effective teams that drive significant business impact.2