Narain Jayasekaran — CEO

Enterprise Transformation Executive with ~25 years of experience partnering with global organizations to lead technology‑enabled Finance & Accounting transformations that elevate enterprise performance and enable intelligent, data‑driven decision‑making. I specialize in bridging business priorities with technology strategy—aligning architecture, operating models, digital platforms, and AI capabilities to deliver measurable enterprise outcomes. I bring deep expertise across enterprise architecture, process design, and scaled program delivery, helping organizations modernize the systems, data foundations, and digital platforms that power the Finance function. My work spans end‑to‑end transformations across FP&A, R2R, O2C, P2P, and Treasury, collaborating closely with technology and digital leaders to advance ERP modernization, cloud enablement, workflow automation, and the adoption of GenAI, Agentic AI, and next‑generation finance operating models. I collaborate with senior executives and CxOs to:  Build modern digital finance architectures integrated with enterprise platforms  Modernize ERP and Finance systems to improve scalability, stability, and data quality  Establish trusted finance data foundations (MDM, governance, lineage)  Advance analytics maturity from backward‑looking reporting to real‑time, predictive, and autonomous insights  Scale automation, AI/ML, and intelligent finance workflows across the enterprise  Integrate GenAI and Agentic AI responsibly to enhance planning, reporting, forecasting, reconciliation, and knowledge‑intensive work  Lead complex, multi‑year transformations with disciplined governance, value realization, and enterprise change management A central focus of my work is Digital Finance Transformation—embedding analytics, automation, GenAI, Agentic AI, and modern engineering practices into the Finance operating model. I deliver outcomes that reduce technical debt, strengthen governance, improve system resilience, and accelerate the flow of accurate financial information across the business. Recognized for systems thinking, sound judgment, and calm leadership, I excel at simplifying complexity and translating financial and technical challenges into clear, actionable strategies. I thrive in environments where aligning business and technology is critical—and where long‑term enterprise value depends on strong architecture, cross‑functional collaboration, and technology‑driven innovation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Transformation Executive specializing in Finance and AI-driven solutions.

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience: 25 yrs 7 mos

Skills

Digital Finance Transformation
Enterprise Architecture
Ai-driven Global Business Services
Enterprise Transformation
Finance Transformation
Process Improvement
Digital Transformation Consulting
Intelligent Automation
Business Transformation
Digital Operations Consulting
Bpo Service Delivery Management
Technology Operations

Career Highlights

Led enterprise-scale Digital Finance transformations.
Architected AI-enabled strategies delivering $300M in outcomes.
Scaled RPA adoption from 2 to 75 digital workers.

Work Experience

Genpact

Vice President – Data, Technology & AI (Digital) (2 mos)

Capgemini

Senior Director – Strategy & Transformation (4 yrs 3 mos)

Mars

Asst. Director - Digital Finance Transformation (3 yrs 8 mos)

IBM

Engagement Manager - Digital Transformation Consulting (1 yr 1 mo)

Cognizant

Senior Manager - Digital Operations Consulting (4 yrs 10 mos)

Wipro Limited

Manager - Transition and Process Consulting (4 yrs 5 mos)

e4e

Asst Manager - Technology and Operations (7 yrs 2 mos)

Education

Bachelor's degree at University of Madras

Master's degree at National Institute of Information Technology

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at ICFAI University

Narain Jayasekaran

CEO

Chicago, Illinois, United States25 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Led enterprise-scale Digital Finance transformations.
Architected AI-enabled strategies delivering $300M in outcomes.
Scaled RPA adoption from 2 to 75 digital workers.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Transformation Executive specializing in Finance and AI-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital Finance TransformationEnterprise ArchitectureAi-driven Global Business ServicesEnterprise TransformationFinance TransformationProcess ImprovementDigital Transformation ConsultingIntelligent AutomationBusiness TransformationDigital Operations ConsultingBpo Service Delivery ManagementTechnology Operations

Other Skills

HighRadiusAIautomationdigital platformsgovernanceGBS StrategySolution ArchitectureGenAIAgentic AIDigital FinanceRPALean Six SigmaProcess Re-engineeringCognitive ComputingData Science

About

Experience

25 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

2 mos

Current Experience

Genpact

Vice President – Data, Technology & AI (Digital)

Apr 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote

Responsible for leading enterprise-scale Digital Finance transformation programs across North America, driving measurable business outcomes through AI, automation, and platform-led innovation. Focused on strengthening execution, scaling digital ecosystems such as HighRadius, and translating technology investments into sustained value.
 Lead large-scale F&A transformation programs, ensuring strong governance, execution discipline, and delivery excellence
 Scale digital platforms (including HighRadius) to drive adoption, standardization, and long-term value realization
 Convert AI, automation, and digital investments into tangible outcomes such as working capital improvement, operational efficiency, and cost optimization
 Enable cross-functional alignment and lead change adoption to ensure scalability and sustained impact

HighRadiusAIautomationdigital platformsgovernanceDigital Finance Transformation+1

Capgemini

Senior Director – Strategy & Transformation

Jan 2022 – Apr 2026 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

Responsible for shaping AI-driven Global Business Services (GBS) strategy and driving enterprise transformation for Fortune 500 organizations across the Americas. Focused on designing AI-led operating models that leverage GenAI, Agentic AI, automation, and digital platforms to elevate customer experience, cost efficiency, and operating performance
 Architect and deploy AI‑enabled GBS, shared services, and BPO strategies aligned to business, technology, and financial objectives
 Partner with C‑suite and senior leadership to define transformation roadmaps, guide decisions, and orchestrate large, cross‑functional programs
 Drive technology‑led finance and operating model transformation using advanced analytics, AI/ML, GenAI copilots, and Agentic AI to enhance decision‑making, governance, and cycle times
 Apply structured frameworks (e.g., ESOAR) to deliver sustainable cost optimization, KPI uplift, and service quality improvements
 Lead enterprise finance transformation across FP&A, Procure‑to‑Pay, Order‑to‑Cash, Record-Report
 Presales strategy, solution architecture, and executive advisory, deal shaping, AI‑offerings
Expertise & Exposure
 GBS strategy, enterprise operating models, shared services, BPO, global delivery
 Finance transformation (FP&A, P2P, O2C, R2R), controls, governance, performance management
 GenAI, Agentic AI, and AI‑enabled transformation, including autonomous workflows and decision systems
 ERP and platform modernization (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, cloud finance ecosystems)
 Intelligent automation, workflow orchestration, and process mining
 Industry experience in Tech, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, CPG, and Energy & Utilities
Key Achievements
 Architected AI‑enabled transformation roadmaps delivering up to $300M in projected business outcomes
 Led GBS and enterprise transformation solutioning across multiple Fortune 500 clients
 Contributed to up to $280M in TCV (2022–2025) through solution leadership, GenAI‑driven offerings

GBS StrategyFinance TransformationSolution ArchitectureGenAIAgentic AIAI-driven Global Business Services+1

Mars

Asst. Director - Digital Finance Transformation

May 2018 – Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

Regional leader for Digital Finance and Accounting Transformation across the Americas, responsible for modernizing finance operations through enterprise digital solutions, disciplined program leadership, and operating model change. Focused on improving efficiency, working capital, governance, and cost performance.
 Led digital finance transformation initiatives across Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Record-to-Report, applied Design Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, process re-engineering, and continuous improvement
 Established Digital Centers of Excellence, partnering globally to drive adoption of advanced digital platforms
 Applied AI, RPA, and data analytics to streamline finance processes, improve productivity, & optimize working capital
 Partnered with global Finance, IT, and GBS teams to align digital initiatives with enterprise priorities and governance
Expertise & Exposure
 Domains: Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report
 Digital & Automation: RPA, OCR, Chatbots, Machine Learning, PowerApps
 SaaS: HighRadius, Blackline, Workday, Kronos, Ariba
 Process & Analytics: ServiceNow, Nintex, Alteryx, Celonis, SorocoScout
Key Achievements
 Led HighRadius implementation for Order-to-Cash, leveraging predictive AI to reduce costs by ~$1M and increase working capital by ~$100M
 Spearheaded enterprise ServiceNow rollout for Incident Management and Project Portfolio Management, reducing manual handoffs and enabling global programs
 Scaled RPA adoption across the Americas from 2 to 75 digital workers (2018–2021), improving productivity and cycle times
 Delivered end-to-end digital workflows, eliminating manual processes and achieving up to ~$1.5M in annual cost savings
 Launched GBS-BPO-enabled digital initiatives, driving year-over-year productivity gains
 Implemented a unified SAP–Ariba supplier support model across Sourcing, Procurement, Finance, & IT
 Built an Alteryx citizen development model with governance, playbooks, and to scale analytics

Digital FinanceRPAAILean Six SigmaProcess Re-engineeringDigital Finance Transformation+1

Ibm

Engagement Manager - Digital Transformation Consulting

Apr 2017 – May 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

Results-oriented leader in Intelligent Automation, Cognitive Computing, and Data Science & Analytics, with a strong track record of establishing AI Centers of Excellence and enabling organizations to adopt AI-driven operating models. Translated emerging technologies into practical business value through cost savings, efficiency gains, and scalable automation.
 Led intelligent automation and AI across RPA, cognitive computing, and analytics to improve operational efficiency and financial outcomes
 Established and scaled AI Centers of Excellence, enabling organizations to embark on their AI journey with strong governance and adoption models
 Applied automation and cognitive technologies to reduce manual effort, improve working capital, and optimize cost structures
 Collaborated closely with business and technology leaders to align AI initiatives with enterprise priorities and execution readiness
Expertise & Exposure
 Intelligent Automation: Robotic Process Automation (RPA), cognitive automation, workflow orchestration
 Platforms & Tools: Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, UiPath, WinAutomation
 Cognitive & AI: Virtual/Agent Assist, policy management, cognitive decision support
 Data Science & Analytics: Data capture, statistical modeling, analytics platforms, cloud-based AI services
 Certifications: Design Thinking, Big Data, Blockchain Technologies
 People Leadership: Coaching, incubation, and AI enablement for teams and clients
Key Achievements
 Enabled a top-3 U.S. auto insurance company to launch its first AI and RPA program, delivering cost savings of ~$0.25M
 Enabled a large multinational engineering firm to initiate its AI journey through RPA, improving working capital by ~$6M and reducing costs by ~$0.5M
 Supported a global life sciences / pharmaceutical organization in launching an ERP-aligned AI Center of Excellence
 Implemented RPA solutions across SAP, Oracle, and AS400 environments, integrating automation into core enterprise platforms

Intelligent AutomationCognitive ComputingData ScienceRPADigital Transformation Consulting

Cognizant

Senior Manager - Digital Operations Consulting

Jun 2012 – Apr 2017 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

Management consulting and strategic advisory professional supporting Healthcare Insurance and Technology clients across the Midwest. Partnered with client executives to assess strategic priorities, envision future-state operating models, and design transformation solutions aligned to business objectives. Recognized as a trusted advisor in process re-engineering and intelligent automation initiatives.
 Partnered with senior client leaders to evaluate strategic needs, define future-state operating models, and design practical, outcome-driven solutions
 Led consulting engagements across digital operations, process transformation, and operating model design, creating collaborative and high-performing project environments
 Guided organizations through Robotics Process Automation (RPA) adoption and process re-engineering to improve efficiency, scalability, and service quality
 Built credibility and trust with client stakeholders, contributing to revenue growth through delivery excellence and repeat engagements
Expertise & Exposure
 Digital Operations Consulting and Strategic Advisory
 Process assessment, gap analysis, redesign, and re-engineering
 Cross-functional retrospectives, Lean practices, and Value Stream Mapping workshops
 Business transformation roadmap development and execution support
 Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile delivery concepts
 Robotic Process Automation and data integration (ETL) solutions
Key Achievements
 Delivered a best-in-class Global Operating Model and Job Redesign for a leading Midwest healthcare client, earning a 5-star client rating
 Designed and deployed process and program management frameworks across software and hardware engineering for a major in-flight connectivity service provider
 Played key advisory roles in the successful execution of multi-million-dollar Healthcare Insurance transformation programs, supporting scope definition, solution design, and delivery governance

Digital Operations ConsultingProcess TransformationRPABusiness Transformation

Wipro limited

Manager - Transition and Process Consulting

Dec 2007 – May 2012 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Chennai Area, India · On-site

Program management and transformation leader with a strong track record of leading complex business transitions across CPG, Retail, Banking, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Specialized in evolving Finance and Supply Chain functions by designing scalable operating models and intelligent workflows across Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, and Order-to-Cash.
 Led large-scale business transformation and transition initiatives, spanning discovery, due diligence, process redesign, and offshoring implementation
 Designed and implemented intelligent workflow and automation solutions to optimize back-office operations and improve operational efficiency
 Drove operational excellence initiatives using LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality, cost, and performance
 Partnered closely with clients and stakeholders to manage complex programs, align expectations, and ensure successful outcomes
Expertise & Exposure
 Business transformation, process re-engineering, solution design, and business transition
 Project and program management, client relationship, and stakeholder management
 Due diligence, current-state assessment, future-state design, and implementation
 Automation and workflow solutions
 LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies
Key Achievements
 Orchestrated the transition of shared services centers for Finance and Supply Chain processes, applying “Lift, Shift, and Transform” models across global client locations
 Led a Green Belt Six Sigma initiative for a top-5 U.S. retail chain, preventing revenue loss from chargebacks and delivering ~$1M in annual cost savings; recognized as Best Quality Council Project (2010)
 Awarded Star of the Quarter (Q1 2010) and Best Transition Manager (Q1 2011) for excellence in program leadership and delivery

Business TransformationProcess Re-engineeringAutomationProcess Improvement

E4e

Asst Manager - Technology and Operations

Oct 2000 – Dec 2007 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Chennai Area, India · On-site

Project management and operations professional with hands-on experience supporting U.S. healthcare providers and payers across revenue cycle management, order management, and technology operations. Led end-to-end delivery across business operations, technology enablement, transitions, and solution design, with a strong focus on operational stability and scalability.
 Managed healthcare-focused programs spanning revenue cycle management, supply chain, and order management operations
 Led end-to-end IT and infrastructure operations, ensuring continuity, performance, and service delivery readiness
 Supported business process transitions and continuous improvement initiatives across people, process, and technology
 Partnered with clients and internal stakeholders to manage delivery, resolve issues, and drive operational outcomes
Expertise & Exposure
 BPO service delivery management
 Business process transitions and continuous improvement
 Client and stakeholder management
 Technology and infrastructure operations
 People, process, and issue management
Key Achievements
 Pioneered a transition methodology for Revenue Cycle Management and Supply Chain projects, enabling seamless operational handover
 Established and scaled Supply Chain Order Management operations from inception to 100+ FTEs
 Designed and implemented invoice master data management, automated invoicing, and MIS dashboards, improving accuracy and visibility
 Built ETL-based workflow tools for work allocation, tracking, reporting, and inventory management
 Recognized with the Best Employee Award for two consecutive years (2005 and 2006)
Formerly known as “Nittany” prior to acquisition by e4e Business Services.