Avijit Deb

Chief Digital & Transformation Officer | Executive Board Advisor. Champion of digital transformation as a board-level growth lever, fusing enterprise AI, agile governance, and cross-industry expertise to turn vision into measurable, sustainable value.

Brand: relentless value creation, innovation at scale, and trusted partnership with boards and C-suites to future-proof organisations. Engineered and executed digital strategies delivering measurable business impact, including USD 18B+ in value creation and oversight of USD 40B+ in capital investment decisions. Led transformation initiatives across global pharmaceuticals, metals & mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors, achieving 10–12% EBITDA growth and 20% cost reduction.

Enterprise Digital Transformation & Pharma 4.0 Leader - WOCKHARDT LIMITED - Mumbai, India

(2021-09)

Led USD 2.5B digital transformation, generating USD 4.5B in enterprise value through AI-powered manufacturing optimisation, Pharma 4.0, Board Advisory, P&L Ownership, and Enterprise Value Creation.

• Reduced manufacturing losses by 15%, increased asset utilization by 45%, and raised yield by 35%
• Established a Digital Governance and Value Realisation Office, embedding agile frameworks and ROI tracking across 12 manufacturing sites

Chief Digital & Information Officer - VEDANTA LIMITED - Kolkata

(2018-11 - 2021-09)

Delivered USD 14B+ in business value by deploying AI, Industry 4.0, Enterprise Value Creation, and Board Advisory across metals, mining, and energy operations.

• Increased efficiency by 18%, reliability by 52%, and throughput by 25%
• Instituted Digital PMO and Value Realisation Office, standardising governance and portfolio prioritisation for USD 7B+ in transformation spend

Global Go-to-Market Lead, Digital Platforms & Solutions - HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE - Kolkata

(2015-10 - 2018-10)

Grew revenue from USD 20M to USD 500M by expanding digital platform offerings into financial services, healthcare, and four additional verticals. Led go-to-market strategy for IoT, AI, and edge computing platforms, with Board Advisory, P&L Ownership, and Industry 4.0 leadership, enabling USD 1.5B market expansion and enterprise architecture standards focused on Enterprise Value Creation.

P&L Lead, Digital Business (APAC) - WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED - Kolkata

(2012-10 - 2015-10)

Managed USD 450M P&L Ownership; drove Industry 4.0 and Pharma 4.0 adoption; grew revenue 20% YoY; expanded strategic accounts 5x. Delivered 18% cost reduction and 32% productivity improvement by deploying AI, AWS cloud, IoT, and Pharma 4.0 technologies across APAC operations, with a focus on Enterprise Value Creation and Board Advisory.

Enterprise Mobility Solutions Head - TATA TELESERVICES LIMITED

Head, Business Applications & Process Transformation - ADITYA BIRLA RETAIL LIMITED

National Product Manager, Advanced Engineering - ASHOK LEYLAND LIMITED

National Product Manager, Telecom & IoT Solutions - RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Logistics Digital Solutions Manager - INOX AIR PRODUCTS LIMITED

MBA - Marketing & Finance - Gauhati University (1998)

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical - Jorhat Engineering College (1995)

Director's Certification - Corporate Governance - IICA (2025)

Executive Leadership Program - Blue Ocean Strategy - IIM Calcutta (2026)