Sunil Padmanabh — Co-Founder
Digital Transformation Leader | CXO Advisor | Startup Ecosystem Catalyst | Enterprise IT Strategist I help enterprises, GCCs, and founders unlock real value from AI, digital, and data — by aligning strategy, execution, and measurable outcomes. With over 25 years of global experience — including advising Fortune 500 firms, high-growth startups, and global capability centers (GCCs) — I bring strategic clarity, product-thinking, and execution depth to every engagement. Having worked across Oracle Consulting, Gartner, IBM, Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant, I operate at the intersection of enterprise innovation and startup agility, with a sharp focus on sustainable value creation. 🔹 Key Strengths: • CXO Advisory & Digital Transformation Strategy • Measuring Success of Digital Journeys — Not Just Launching Projects • Global Capability Center (GCC) Operating Models • SaaS GTM & Enterprise Startup Scaling (APAC) • ERP/CRM/HCM Adoption & Cloud Migration • Thought Leadership & Ecosystem Influence • Deep Domain Focus: Retail, Auto, Healthcare, Government 🔹 Track Record: • Advised 300+ CXOs on cloud, AI, IT modernization, and digital strategy • Scaled consulting practices to $20M+ with 350+ global teams • Mentored 100+ SaaS founders on GTM, client traction, and investor readiness • Led $10M+ transformation programs across multiple industries • Authored 100+ thought pieces in Digital, Cloud, Mobility & AI — with 10K+ industry references Whether you’re building a startup, modernizing a GCC, or transforming enterprise IT — I bring a practitioner’s lens with strategic depth to help you accelerate innovation, adoption, and measurable success.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Transformation Leader with expertise in Enterprise IT and SaaS.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 30 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- Cxo Advisory
- Enterprise Solutions Advisory
- Research Leadership
- Crm Implementation
Career Highlights
- Advised 300+ CXOs on digital strategy.
- Scaled consulting practices to $20M+.
- Authored 100+ thought pieces in Digital and AI.
Work Experience
DevDen - Metaverse Content Creators
Strategy Advisor (4 yrs 3 mos)
Founder & Strategic Advisor | AI | GCCs | Digital Transformation
Digital Strategy Architect | Industry Ecosystem Influencer (7 yrs 2 mos)
Oracle
Senior Director- Oracle Global Startup Ecosystem (1 yr 5 mos)
Self employed
CXO Advisory & Digital Strategist (3 yrs 1 mo)
Gartner
Research Director (3 yrs 10 mos)
Oracle Consulting, Global Services Delivery
Practice Director (1 yr 6 mos)
Infosys
Senior Project Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
Cognizant
Senior Delivery Manager (2 yrs 4 mos)
Wipro Limited
Program Manager (1 yr 7 mos)
IBM
Lead consultant - SAP Consulting (8 yrs)
Education
Bachelor’s Degree at Bangalore Institute of Technology