Ajith Sankar

With over 25 years in consulting, research, and analytics, I have worked at the intersection of strategy, data, and decision-making. In parallel with my industry role, I teach management, drawing from real-world experience to make frameworks practical and applicable. My focus is on developing managers who think structurally, act decisively, and understand how human capability can be strengthened, not replaced - by AI and emerging technologies.

I brings over 28 years of experience in market intelligence, analytics, and management consulting. I currently serves as Executive Vice President at C5i, where I leads global delivery and operations across multiple geographies, managing a team of 900+ data and insights professionals across India, the United States, LATAM, the UK, UAE, and China. In addition to operational leadership, I oversees data security, compliance, and the integration of applied AI into analytics delivery.

Earlier in his career, I held consulting roles at Deloitte, IDC India, and Madras Consultancy Group, contributing to strategy, technology research, and market intelligence initiatives across sectors including TMT, industrial manufacturing, and IT services.

I am a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and a member of the Institute of Management Consultants of India and the Forbes Business Council.

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