Padmashree is a distinguished business leader with nearly three decades of cross-industry experience spanning Technology Services, Consulting, Financial Services, and Manufacturing. Her robust foundation in finance domain underscores her dynamic leadership, setting her apart in the industry. Padmashree has crafted and led multiple large and complex transformation programs, delivering strong business outcomes for many clients by leveraging Technology, Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. With deep industry experience and sharp business acumen, she leads with a clear vision and the skill to bring everyone together in realizing their shared goals.
As Managing Director and Head for Insights and Data, Global Business Line at Capgemini India, Padmashree is responsible for helping clients across industries unlock the value of their investments in Data, Digital, and AI by partnering from ideation and innovation to shaping and scaling their Data and AI estates. As a member of the India Country Board for Capgemini, she spearheads high-impact strategic initiatives that propel Capgemini India’s growth with dynamic and sustainable strategies.
A firm believer in the positive impact of Data and AI in shaping our future, Padmashree, along with her team, has curated and scaled many award-winning Data and AI solutions focused on building robust and trustworthy platforms to solve a variety of business problems.
Personally, she is a strong advocate for building diverse teams, encompassing neurodiversity, age, gender, and cultural diversity. She supports initiatives such as Teens in AI, demonstrating her dedication to cultivating the next generation of tech leaders from diverse backgrounds. Under her stewardship, significant strides have been made in empowering women in technology, marked by a commendable increase in the number of architects and leadership positions, among female professionals. She leads tailored mentorship programs that equip women with essential guidance and opportunities critical to their career advancement.
Padmashree’s influence extends far beyond her organization; she is a regular speaker at leading Data and AI forums and serves as an advisor to a prominent VC fund. Her visionary outlook aims to transform technology into a trusted ecosystem, prioritizing human-centric values in shaping future innovations. Moreover, Padmashree plays a pivotal role in Capgemini Ventures, contributing her expertise to the pre-selection committee tasked with evaluating global startup investments.
