Amol Khadikar

Director of Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom16 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Director at Capgemini Research Institute leading AI and sustainability research.
Proven track record in thought leadership and market research.
Extensive multicultural experience across multiple countries.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in consulting with a focus on digital transformation and emerging technologies.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2B MarketingB2B Marketing StrategyBusiness AnalysisCRMCommunicationCompetitive AnalysisConsultingIntegrationLead GenerationManagementManagement ConsultingMarket ResearchMarketing StrategyOracle

About

• Currently, I'm a director at the Capgemini Research Institute — Capgemini's in-house research center on all things emerging tech. Read more about us: https://www.capgemini.com/in-en/research-institute/. We conduct cutting-edge research on the impact of emerging technologies across sectors and corporate functions (refer publications section for details). • Blending my technology and business background, I lead research projects on frontiers of AI/Gen AI, innovation, customer experience, software, deep tech, sustainability, among others. • I'm based in London, UK, and have worked across India, US, and Australia early in my career. • I'm an experienced market research and thought leadership professional with a proven track record of leading thought leadership content development at corporate/group level, while managing a team of high-performing consultants and managers • My experience includes software engineering, digital products, strategic marketing planning and execution, analyst and media relations, event marketing, vendor management, project management, and people management • I have an extensive multi-cultural experience, having worked across multiple locations in North America, Europe and Australia, as part of global, distributed teams • Academic accolades include education from premier institutes - an MBA from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and a B.Tech from National Institute of Technology (NIT) • Connect with me on - Twitter: @amolkhadikar or Gmail: amolkhadikar@gmail.com

Experience

Capgemini

2 roles

Director, Capgemini Research Institute

Promoted

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Research Program Lead/Associate Director

Jul 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Capgemini invent

4 roles

Program Manager

Oct 2021 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

Senior Manager

Promoted

Oct 2019 – Oct 2021 · 2 yrs

Leading Capgemini’s research efforts on key frontiers such as – artificial intelligence, sustainability, future of work, and digital customer experience among others
Managing a team of high-performing consultants and managers
Collaborating across the group and at the senior-most levels
Representing the team and Capgemini at leading external and internal forums
Our team (the Capgemini Research Institute) has been consistently recognized at the top of the consulting/tech industry for the quality of its research by independent analyst firms.
My publications have been regularly recognized amongst the top in the industry by independent analyst firms.

Manager

Jul 2017 – Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos

I am a part of Digital Transformation Institute – Capgemini’s think tank on all things digital
My primary responsibilities include:
> Researching digital technologies and their impact on sectors and corporate functions
> Developing original and highly structured thought leadership content on digital transformation
> Supporting senior leaders and sales with content for speaking opportunities and business development opportunities
> Engaging closely with marketing, PR and analysts for establishing Capgemini as a thought leader in digital
My publications and quotes have been featured in national and international press - Financial Times, The Times of India, Economic Times, and Business World among others
> I was quoted in Times of India, Bangalore Edition in a front page story and by Deccan Herald on 3 June 2016 – for a research on innovation centers. The research was featured in over 30 media articles.
> This research was also referenced by Indian PM Narendra Modi in his address to US Congress and US-India Business Council during his US visit from 6 to 8 June 2016
Our team’s research is an industry-leader for its quality and reach – we were recently ranked as a Top 3 consultancy for thought leadership by Source, an independent analyst firm

Senior Consultant

Sep 2014 – Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos

My primary responsibilities include:
> Researching digital technologies and their impact on sectors and corporate functions
> Developing original and highly structured thought leadership content on digital transformation
> Supporting senior leaders and sales with content for speaking opportunities and business development opportunities
> Engaging closely with marketing, PR and analysts for establishing Capgemini as a thought leader in digital

Wipro technologies

2 roles

Assistant Manager, Strategic Marketing

May 2012 – Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Responsible for leading global marketing for Wipro's Communication Service Provider vertical and thought leadership and strategic initiatives of Wipro’s Global Media and Telecom Strategic Business Unit
Key responsibilities included: Marketing strategy planning and execution, thought leadership and marketing content development and promotion, market research, analyst and media relations, market competitor intelligence, agency relationship management, vendor management, digital marketing

Management Intern

May 2011 – Jul 2011 · 2 mos

Project Title: Marketing Plan to position Wipro as a trusted partner for Media and Entertainment organizations globally
Developed a comprehensive marketing plan with actionable go-to-market strategies in light of Market and Competitor Analysis
Saved at least 3 man-months of dedicated efforts of the team
Winner of the ‘WiSE Cracker’ Award - awarded to a select few best internships

Amdocs

Senior Subject Matter Expert

Jun 2007 – Jun 2010 · 3 yrs · Pune Area, India

Key responsibilities – Delivery and administration of Amdocs’ Software Products for Tier-1 Telecom clients globally
Commissioned a unique international work experience in - Atlanta (USA), Bath (UK), Melbourne (Australia) and San Jose (Costa Rica) on multiple assignments
Worked in close coordination with - Amdocs clients, Delivery group leadership, Consulting, Project Management Professionals, Product Engineering and System Test teams
Key achievements:
VP’s Special Recognition Award for significant contributions to the successful rollout of Amdocs products
Mentored more than fifteen colleagues – laterals and beginners, at different project stages
Lead the team in automation and continuous improvement