Gajen Kandiah — CEO

I lead enterprises to turn AI from experiment into advantage. For three decades I have scaled deep tech businesses and enterprise transformation. As President and COO of Hitachi Digital I built the company’s AI first growth strategy across services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and intelligent operations. We launched Hitachi Digital Services, delivered double digit growth, completed the $9.6B acquisition of GlobalLogic, and guided rail, energy, and manufacturing units through AI led reinvention. I also chaired or served on multiple boards across the Hitachi ecosystem, aligning vision with execution at scale. Earlier I spent 15 years at Cognizant, where I created its industry practices, business process services, and digital business. I co-founded NerveWire, an early digital consultancy focused on rapid business reinvention. I engage with AI, business, and policy leaders through the WSJ CEO Council, the Fortune CEO Initiative, and the Feedforward Collective to ensure that AI and human judgment thrive together. What I bring • An AI first mindset grounded in operational rigor • A record of architecting growth engines that combine technology, services, and bold M&A • A leadership style built on clarity, empathy, and measurable outcomes My purpose is unchanged: unlock human potential through technology that is fast, resilient, and trusted. I partner with visionary leaders who are ready to scale AI safely and decisively, and I welcome conversations that move this mission forward.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI-driven enterprise transformation and digital consulting.

Location: Boston, MA, United States

Experience: 30 yrs 10 mos