Arun Gopalakrishnan (AKG) — CEO
AKG is a global business leader with deep expertise in enterprise digital transformation, helping Global 1000 companies reimagine their business models, accelerate growth, and unlock new market opportunities. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with leaders across industries: Retail, CPG, Logistics, Healthcare, FinTech, Travel, Hospitality, and Manufacturing, to drive innovation at scale and deliver measurable impact. As a seasoned executive, AKG has led multi billion dollar P&Ls, advised boards, managed enterprise sales, and spearheaded large scale transformation initiatives. He is recognized for navigating complexity with clarity, and for building disruptive digital solutions that shift industries forward. His leadership philosophy is built on three enduring principles: Trust, Transparency, and Investment. These values inform not only how he engages with clients, but also how he builds longterm partnerships and high performing organizations. A people first leader, AKG is known for creating and scaling sales and delivery teams from the ground up. He champions intrapreneurship, empowering people to think boldly, innovate freely, and grow through both successes and failures. Beyond business, AKG is passionate about art and music, and brings the same intensity to serving his community. Based in Pittsburgh (Go Steelers!), he volunteers as a firefighter with the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department, channeling his energy into both service and challenge.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in enterprise digital transformation across various industries.
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Experience: 21 yrs 9 mos
Career Highlights
- Led multi billion dollar P&Ls and large scale transformations.
- Expert in enterprise digital transformation across multiple industries.
- People-first leader known for building high-performing teams.
Work Experience
Movate
Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer (9 mos)
Sutherland
Digital Engineering Business Head - Retail, Travel, Logistics, Hospitality (5 yrs)
Infosys
Regional Partner, Digital Healthcare (5 yrs)
Cognizant
Regional Partner - Healthcare Payers, Blues, PBMs (2 yrs)
Walmart
Director, Strategy (5 yrs)
PwC
Strategy - Retail, M&A (2 yrs)
UST
Account Manager - Retail, Healthcare, Fin Tech (1 yr)
Infosys
Software Engineer (1 yr)
Education
at Harvard Business School
at College of Engineering Trivandrum
at UCLA