I am a PMP-certified senior leader with 15+ years of experience guiding large-scale data, analytics, AI, ERP, and digital transformation programs across global enterprises. I excel in program governance, multi-vendor delivery, executive stakeholder management, risk & dependency control, and benefits realization, delivering multi-million USD impact across 30+ countries. I translate business strategy into governed, phased, value-driven execution, building scalable data platforms and analytics ecosystems that accelerate decision making and realize measurable business outcomes. I thrive on leading diverse, cross-functional teams and partnering with C-suite leaders to drive AI-enabled analytics, ERP optimization, and enterprise reporting.

Anurag Kaushik

I am a PMP-certified senior leader with 15+ years of experience guiding large-scale data, analytics, AI, ERP, and digital transformation programs across global enterprises. I excel in program governance, multi-vendor delivery, executive stakeholder management, risk & dependency control, and benefits realization, delivering multi-million USD impact across 30+ countries. I translate business strategy into governed, phased, value-driven execution, building scalable data platforms and analytics ecosystems that accelerate decision making and realize measurable business outcomes. I thrive on leading diverse, cross-functional teams and partnering with C-suite leaders to drive AI-enabled analytics, ERP optimization, and enterprise reporting.

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I am a PMP-certified senior leader with 15+ years of experience guiding large-scale data, analytics, AI, ERP, and digital transformation programs across global enterprises. I excel in program governance, multi-vendor delivery, executive stakeholder management, risk & dependency control, and benefits realization, delivering multi-million USD impact across 30+ countries. I translate business strategy into governed, phased, value-driven execution, building scalable data platforms and analytics ecosystems that accelerate decision making and realize measurable business outcomes. I thrive on leading diverse, cross-functional teams and partnering with C-suite leaders to drive AI-enabled analytics, ERP optimization, and enterprise reporting.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Thai
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Digital & AI - Programs & Platforms at Avista Hotels and Resorts (WorldTech Electronics Group)
April 1, 2025 - Present
Program Director for a group-wide Data & Digital Transformation portfolio covering FP&A, Revenue Intelligence, Real-Time Cashflow, Spend Analytics, and AI-led automation across multiple Accor-branded hotels. Established program charter, roadmap, governance model, and success metrics. Led concurrent workstreams, chaired steering reviews with Hotel GMs and Group Leadership. Controlled scope, priorities, release plans, and risk mitigation. Delivered near-real-time financial visibility and automated FP&A/reporting, reducing finance effort by >30%. Built reusable data services to support AI programs.
Head of Data, Development & AI (Equivalent to VP) at Thai Union Group
December 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Shaped corporate digital & IT strategy; implemented AI roadmap with Microsoft Copilot and Google Cloud (Cortex & Vertex AI). Owned centralized Data & Integration platform on Google Cloud with SAP S4/HANA and MES integration. Led Code/No-Code platform development (LCNC) and implemented COBIT-based data governance.
Global Head of Data, Analytics & AI (Joint Vice President - PROGRAM OWNER) at Indorama Ventures Limited
April 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Program Owner for a multi-year global data transformation portfolio spanning 140 factories and 100+ legal entities. Led flagship programs under SAP & Project Olympus. Defined Enterprise Product Vision for Analytics, AI, Planning, Procurement & Finance Platforms. Built a 15+ member Global Product & Engineering GCC. Deployed 200+ self-service dashboards across Sales, Finance, Operations & Procurement. Created AI-powered Spend Cube for procurement savings. Reduced global reporting effort by 60%+ via automation and platform standardization.
Co-Founder & CTO at WitPay Technologies Co., Ltd & RiWigo Co., Ltd
August 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Built WitPay fintech wallet + voucher platform (750K+ installs) and RiWigo wellness marketplace with 600+ premium merchants. Defined product vision, UX strategy, monetization, merchant onboarding, and customer acquisition. Achieved $500K+ revenue in two years with low CAC via SEO & growth marketing. Led product, engineering, customer success & partnerships as full-stack Product Owner & CEO/CTO.
IT & Revenue Mgt Product Manager at Mangrove Property Group, Ltd (Avista & Accor Resorts)
July 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Managed IT and online marketing campaigns; analyzed pricing data, ADR, PMS, POS; performed analytics to optimize dynamic pricing and decision-making.
CEO & CTO / Enterprise Product Owner – AIS Cloud Plus, KINT, HR Plus, Tigo Backup Tanzania at Perumal Technology & Telecommunications Co. Ltd
July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2017
Led IT, digital, cloud, software development; established partnerships with major telecom entities & PSUs. Managed cross-platform apps; designed cloud architecture on AWS; spearheaded AI-enabled photo journaling features using relevant tech.
General Manager IT Operations at Worldtech Electronic Co., Ltd
August 1, 2007 - June 30, 2013
Managed IT services, ERP and new IT services; developed IIOTs with Toyota Tsusho for traffic applications; delivered Intelligent Transport Systems solutions for automotive clients and PSUs.
IT & Operations Manager at Sprankel Gemstones Ltd.
July 1, 2004 - July 31, 2007
MIS leadership, IT operations, and analytics for pricing data; supported marketing campaigns and revenue optimization.
MIS Manager at SPA Agencies India Pvt. Ltd
April 1, 2002 - June 30, 2004
MIS & IT leadership, analytics, and reporting functions.
IT & MIS Executive at Swarovski
April 1, 2000 - March 31, 2002
MIS/IT roles supporting enterprise operations and analytics.

Education

MBA (GDM), Systems, MIS and Strategy Management at International Management Institute (IMI), Delhi, India
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Honors Diploma, Net-Centric Computing at NIIT Delhi, India
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Diploma, WindowNT, Networking at STG, Delhi, India
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
B. Sc (Maths, Physics & Chemistry) at Delhi University, Delhi, India
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Enterprise Management Certificate at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Delhi) Department of Management Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Green Belt in Lean & Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum Methodologies by SAFe
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Data Management Professional (CDMP) by DAMA International
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing