Independent Director(IICA) | Board and Startup Advisor | Group CIO & CDO | AI Strategy • Digital Transformation • Cyber & Enterprise Resilience | Governance-first execution that delivers measurable business outcomes.
Group CIO/CDO
INR 200Cr+
REVENUE_IMPACT
70%
PRODUCTIVITY
I am a senior technology and digital transformation leader with 19+ years’ experience driving enterprise-wide programs across manufacturing and large operations environments. I bring board-level strengths, buidling digital & AI strategy for effective compliance and governance, guiding board on new upcoming technologies and how they can lead with AI. Cyber governance (IT & OT), cloud modernization, data governance/DPDP readiness, and resilient operating models. I am a IICA-certified and open to Independent Director roles across manufacturing, IT/ITES, real estate, and retail, with readiness to serve on Audit, Risk, NRC, CSR/ESG, and Stakeholders committees.
Invited voice on CXO roundtable discussions and podcasts on discussion around linking technology to outcomes: de-risked adoption, resilient plants and supply chains, faster decisions, and growth. Recognized for responsible governance and leadership perspectives on building teams that adapt—and startups that pivot at the right time.
INR 200 Cr+ revenue growth via supply-chain digitization and INR 220 Cr EBITDA improvement through AI roadmap execution.
Built cybersecurity frameworks and IT-OT convergence programs reducing operational and digital risk exposure.
Driving enterprise AI adoption across sales, marketing, logistics, and manufacturing for data-led decision making.
Led DPDP Act readiness, data governance policies, and NIST/ISO-aligned controls for enterprise compliance.
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Quantified outcomes from disciplined execution and technology-led transformation.
REVENUE_GROWTH
Supply chain digitization program
EBITDA_BOOST
AI roadmap across sales, marketing, logistics
PRODUCTIVITY
Digital initiatives & advanced tech adoption
EXPERIENCE
Cement, infrastructure, manufacturing & tech
Certified by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations -- bringing technology-driven governance perspective to board-level oversight.
Deep understanding of IT controls, ERP governance, data integrity frameworks, and cyber risk oversight -- essential for modern audit committee effectiveness in digitally mature organizations.
Hands-on experience across cement, real estate, and industrial verticals with deep insight into IT-OT convergence, supply chain digitization, and operational technology risk management.
Certified Independent Director from IICA with comprehensive understanding of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements -- including board composition mandates, related-party governance, and risk management framework obligations.
Experience driving digital sustainability programs, paperless operations, and technology-enabled CSR impact measurement aligned with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Driving responsible technology governance, sustainability reporting readiness, and ESG framework alignment through digital transformation initiatives and measurable environmental outcomes.
With 19+ years of enterprise leadership across manufacturing, infrastructure, and technology sectors -- combined with IICA certification and deep regulatory understanding of SEBI LODR, Companies Act 2013, DPDP Act, and BRSR frameworks -- uniquely positioned to contribute as an Independent Director providing oversight across Audit, Risk, CSR, and ESG committees.
Published Thought Leadership
"The real danger is not that machines will begin to think like humans, but that humans will begin to think like machines."
-- Sydney J. Harris
My journey into AI began with curiosity but evolved into responsibility. I was always inspired by technology -- not just for what it could automate, but for what it could unlock. At its best, AI represents collective human intelligence, amplified.
ADVICE:// Master the fundamentals, keep evolving, and build ecosystems of shared learning. When knowledge is open and communities collaborate, AI progress benefits not just a few -- but many.
"The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create."
-- Amman Walia, Technology & AI Leader
Leadership & Strategy, Supply Chain & Operations
Residential Program
Computer Science & Engineering
Cybersecurity
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Companies Act 2013, SEBI LODR, Audit Committee, CSR, ESG, Risk Management
2026Professional Certification
Recent"For future AI leaders, technical expertise alone will not suffice. Critical thinking, adaptability, ethical reasoning, and a commitment to lifelong learning will define success."
-- Amman Walia
Professional services tailored to your needs
Providing independent, objective, and strategic oversight to boards, promoters, and founders. I help organizations strengthen governance, improve decision-making, manage risk, and align leadership actions with long-term business goals.
Interactive, experience-driven leadership programs focused on mindset, behavior, and decision-making—not theory. Designed for leaders who must lead people, performance, and purpose simultaneously.
End-to-end advisory and training support for compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Helping organizations move from confusion to confidence in data protection and privacy governance.
Hands-on advisory support to help organizations scale sustainably. I work closely with leadership teams to solve real business challenges across operations, leadership maturity, compliance readiness, and organizational culture.
Open to board advisory roles, speaking engagements, and strategic technology leadership conversations.