Hitesh Karnatak — Associate Partner
I am a Business Transformation Leader with 12+ years of experience helping global organizations redesign their Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Insurance operations through AI-led transformation, intelligent automation, and operational excellence. Currently with EXL, and previously with Accenture, Genpact, and Honeywell, I have worked at the intersection of business strategy, process transformation, and emerging technologies to build scalable, future-ready operating models. My focus is simple: - Reimagine how work gets done using AI, automation, and data. Over the years, I have led large-scale transformation programs across Procurement, Accounts Payable, Source-to-Pay, Supply Chain, and Finance functions, enabling organizations to move from manual, fragmented processes to intelligent, autonomous operations. What I Do: - 🔹 AI-Driven Transformation Design and implement transformation roadmaps leveraging Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Intelligent Automation to reimagine business operations. 🔹 Intelligent Process Automation Drive enterprise automation using RPA, AI copilots, and workflow orchestration to reduce manual effort and unlock productivity. 🔹 Procurement & Finance Transformation Deep domain expertise in Source-to-Pay, Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, Vendor Governance, and Supply Chain processes. 🔹 Operational Excellence & Process Innovation As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I lead process redesign initiatives that combine data, automation, and lean principles to deliver measurable outcomes. 🔹 Future Operating Models Design digital operating models and transformation blueprints that integrate AI, analytics, and automation into core enterprise workflows. Areas of Expertise • AI & Digital Transformation • Generative AI & Agentic AI in Business Operations • Intelligent Automation & RPA • Procurement & Source-to-Pay Transformation • Accounts Payable & Finance Operations • Supply Chain Process Optimization • Insurance Operations Transformation • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Operational Excellence • Global Delivery & Shared Services Transformation • Vendor Governance & Ecosystem Management Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping organizations move from traditional process operations to AI-augmented enterprises where humans and intelligent systems collaborate to drive productivity, innovation, and better decision-making. 📩 Always open to conversations on AI-led transformation, intelligent operations, and the future of work. Reach me at: hkhitesh477@gmail.com
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Transformation Leader specializing in AI-driven solutions for Supply Chain and Insurance industries.
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience: 12 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Ai & Digital Transformation
- Intelligent Automation
- Supply Chain Process Optimization
- Business Transformation
Career Highlights
- Led enterprise-scale AI transformations in insurance.
- Expert in AI-driven procurement and supply chain optimization.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with proven process innovation.
Work Experience
EXL
Senior Manager- Digital Transformation and AI Solutions (3 mos)
Accenture
Senior Manager- Transformation and AI Solutions (1 yr)
Genpact
Senior Manager Transformation (1 yr 5 mos)
Transformation Manager (1 yr 10 mos)
Assistant Manager Supply Chain Transformation (3 yrs 5 mos)
Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc.
Procurement Support Associate (2 yrs 3 mos)
Motiprabha infratech Pvt. Ltd.
Project Engineer (1 yr)
KKSPUN India Limited
Project Engineer (1 yr)
Education
Post Graduate Program in AI and ML at Purdue University
Post Graduate Diploma Supply Chain Management at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Navi Mumbai
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Graphic Era Deemed to be University
Senior Secondary at Beersheba Senior Secondary School