Kartik Nagarajan

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India21 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led global teams of over 2,000 employees.
  • Achieved 45% YoY growth in business services.
  • Champion of diversity with a 55% women diversity rate.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in global business transformation and operational excellence across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipStrategic PlanningBusiness TransformationOperational ExcellenceNegotiationMergers & AcquisitionsInnovationOperations Management

Other Skills

AIdatahuman ingenuityB2B data solutionsdemand generationfinance & accounting outsourcingglobal expansionconsultingoutsourcinganalyticscyber security servicesfinance & accountingcontract managementprocurementsales

About

As a decisive leader with 23 years of experience, I have held executive roles across Fortune 500 companies and firms like WPP, Avaya, Aviva, HCL, Nexdigm and now with Datamatics Business Solutions Ltd. (DBSL) as their Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Leading global teams of over 2,000 employees across regions, I specialize in global expansion, P&L management and large-scale operations, delivering 45% YoY growth in business services. Over a decade and half years of experience in setting up and scaling GCCs for leading companies like Aviva, Avaya, WPP and Nexdigm, I have successfully catered to global regions including the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, France, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Dubai and Australia. My expertise lies in driving global operational excellence & transformation across diverse global markets and includes driving digital transformation, strategic planning and innovation, building strong C-suite relationships to ensure business success. I have established and scaled GCCs/ Shared Services and Business Services, integrating technologies like Generative AI, ESG and analytics to future-proof operations. I am passionate about organization outreach, digital transformation, mentoring people and helping organizations succeed by creating a culture that is inclusive and inspires people to strive for excellence. I contribute to industry forums like UBS Forums, Biz Connect, IMA, Thought Leaders of India, CII, and AMCHAM and my insights on AI, digital transformation and ESG have been featured in The Economic Times and Business Standard. A champion of diversity and CSR, I achieved a 55% women diversity rate. As a Board member at MIT and WPP, I continue to influence global business strategies. Won various awards, including the Influential Leaders of India 2024 Award, recognized as an "ingenious change maker." #GCC #Shared Services #Fintech #CEO #Board #Strategy #Leadership #innovation #transformation #mergers

Experience

Datamatics business solutions

Chief Executive Officer

Oct 2025Present · 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • As CEO of Datamatics Business Solutions Ltd (DBSL), I am leading the organization’s global transformation - redefining how we harness AI, data and human ingenuity to create business impact at scale.
  • My focus is on positioning DBSL as an AI-powered, insight-led enterprise that blends technology with empathy and intelligence with execution. We are strengthening our leadership in B2B data solutions, demand generation and finance & accounting outsourcing, whilst accelerating our global expansion across North America, Europe and APAC.
  • A key part of this journey is nurturing a culture of reinvention and collaboration - where our people are inspired to challenge convention, co-create with partners and continuously innovate. At the same time, we are building a customer-obsessed organization — one that listens deeply, responds faster and delivers measurable outcomes that fuel long-term growth.
  • At DBSL, our purpose is clear to create a future where AI amplifies human potential, innovation drives performance and every client engagement becomes a story of shared success.
AIdatahuman ingenuityB2B data solutionsdemand generationfinance & accounting outsourcing+3

Nexdigm

Managing Director Business Consulting & Global Business Services (Sales)

Jan 2020Oct 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Led global sales & delivery across the US, APAC, and EMEA for consulting, outsourcing, analytics & cyber security services- finance & accounting, contract management, procurement, sales ,supplychain & marketing . Reporting to the Board. Achieved 3x revenue growth in four years by driving transformative initiatives and revamping our strategic plan. Boosted international business from 40% to 70% of total revenue through strategic investments in global infrastructure and partnerships, leading to enhanced profitability. Managed business transformation executive training, CXO level client relationships, and P&L for sustainable growth and profitability.
  • Promoted cross-functional synergy among delivery, sales, technology, marketing, administration, and legal teams, cultivated a tech-savvy culture that enhanced visibility & accountability.
  • Industries - IT ,GCC/Shared Services , Medical Technology , Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Real Estate Investment Trust, CFM for Energy ,Oil & Gas, Heavy Equipment
  • Customers- India, US, UK, Spain, Singapore, Dubai , Oman & Poland
consultingoutsourcinganalyticscyber security servicesfinance & accountingcontract management+6

Wpp marketing communications india pvt ltd

Board Member

Dec 2015Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

Board AdministrationBoard Governance

Wpp (financeplus)

Managing Director

Oct 2015Dec 2019 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai

  • GSC/GCC - Innovative Leadership & Transformational Growth: Led 200% growth over four years for the Finance & Accounts, driving a transformational agenda through collaborative engagement, credibility building, and expanding roles from Country Head to Managing Director.
  • Led all the departments, including delivery, PMO, transformation, finance & accounting, HR, admin, IT, automation, and analytics, while acting as primary spokesperson, fostering innovation, and championing diversity and inclusion. Maintained a 51% diversity rate, driving the company’s diversity and inclusion agenda.
  • Operational Excellence & Automation: Managed large-scale operations across regions, leveraging RPA, automation, analytics, and business process re-engineering to reduce costs, improve service, and boost NPS across shared services.
  • Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthened global stakeholder relationships, aligning with strategic goals and elevating India's role from low-level captive to a Center of Excellence (COE)
  • Innovation & Digital Transformation Hub: Transformed India into a global innovation hub by launching R&D labs and digital COEs, mirroring processes from the UK HQ and advancing with AI and RPA technologies.
  • Growth in Shared Services: Global expansion strategy across GCC, UK, and the US.
  • Business Transformation: Successfully consolidated Finance & Accounting for major WPP companies (AKQA, BCW, Gray, GroupM, Hill + Knowlton Strategies, Kantar Group) into one centralized Finance Shared Services.Led the group's technology transformation, including ERP implementation, digitization, workflow optimization, collections cash pool-in, and Robotics Process Automation (RPA).
  • CSR Partner Ecosystem: Maintained a strong partner ecosystem to support Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Finance & Accountscollaborative engagementcredibility buildingRPAautomationanalytics+3

Avaya india pvt ltd

Director Global Shared Services

Nov 2009Oct 2015 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

  • Responsible for Set up, Growing & Stabilizing Overall Avaya GSSC ( GSC/GCC)across Pune, Blore, Russia, Israel & Mexico.
  • Designed the global footprint for onshore & offshore locations based on customers & language requirements - US , UK ,Germany, Singapore, Middle East & India
  • Reporting into Global Business Head in the US.
  • Member of the leadership council India & Exec member of the Global Revenue Forum
  • Received ‘Ovation Award’ by the Executive Council 2 years in a row (2010, 2011) for leadership and excellence.
  • Realized the groups team growth of 300% in less than five years (2010 – 2015) with a top-line growth of $4M - $12M and bottom-line growth from $0.4M - $1.4 M.
  • Part of 4 M&A due diligence projects for $5B high tech organization for a $200M sell-side transaction for video & contact centre company.
  • OTHER KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & PROJECTS:
  • Facilitated Post-Mergers & Acquisitions Integration – successfully integrated Nortel and Radvision.
  • Part of the global outsourcing strategy for the order to cash - RFX & Awarding the Contract
  • GROWTH PATH –
  • I. Director OEFC (Order to Cash) - 2012 - 2015
  • II. Head – India COBC - 2009 - 2011
GSSCGSCnegotiationM&ANegotiation

Aviva

Vice President Operations Aviva -WNS

Nov 2005Oct 2009 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • Scaled the Captive/ Shared services operations with a starting customer base of 500K (2006). Successfully realized a substantial increase of customer base to 15M across UK and Canada.
  • Led special purpose vehicle created in claims department to deliver a “Build-Operate-Transfer.”
  • Unlocked value from the insurance captive/shared service operations with WNS Global Services.
  • Set up and led large general insurance BPO for 4 years.
  • Led telesales, debt recoveries, underwriting & motor claims for UK and Canada out of Pune & Bangalore.
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Review Group.
  • OTHER KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & PROJECTS:
  • Transformed A/P and A/R Application Under the Same Platform– Improved collections past due by 15%.
  • Developed in House IT Application to Detect Fraud – implemented globally saving $1M across the organization.
  • Effected Changes in Pricing from FTE Based to Outcome-Based Pricing– delivered $4M/Annum and $10M/Annum to the company and clients.
  • Global Consolidation Model– EMEA, Canada & APAC support out of India; Centre of Excellence for EMEA, Canada & APAC.
  • GROWTH PATH –
  • I. Vice President Operations – Jan08 – Nov 09
  • II. AVP Operations- Jan 07-Dec 07
  • III. Head of Program - Nov 05 – Dec 06
claims departmentBPOfraud detectionpricing changesBusiness Transformation

Hcl technologies

Manager-Operations

Sep 2004Nov 2005 · 1 yr 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • HCL enterprise has a presence across varied sectors that include technology, healthcare and talent management solutions and comprises three companies – HCL Infosystems, HCL Technologies and HCL Healthcare. Generates annual revenues of over $8.3B with more than 131K employees from 140 nationalities and operates across 44 countries.
  • Led the business operations ( outsourcing/GCC/GSC)- people management, on site client and campaign improvements, billing and collections for BT account as well as onboarding and ‘Welcome to Service Call.
  • Increased the CSAT (EDCSM) from 67% to 82%
  • Worked in collaboration with upper other upper management to review and drive business performance through WBMR
  • Won the ‘Best Team Award’ three years in a row.
outsourcingpeople managementbillingcollectionsOperations Management

Education

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business

Master of Business Administration - MBA ( USA) — General Business

Jan 2009Present

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Exec Course — Personal Development & Group Development

CEDEP - Executive Development – Fontainebleau

Management Development Program

Jun 2007Jul 2007

Apeejay School Of Management

MBA — Marketing

Jan 2000Present

Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University

Bachelor of Science - BSC (Hons) — Electronics

Jan 1997Present

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