Ajay Kumar

About Ajay Kumar

A visionary, strategic, and outcome-focused 3x CIO with 25+ years of global leadership, driving technology strategy, enterprise innovation, and disciplined execution to accelerate scalable growth across Fortune 100 and PE-backed enterprises. Built enterprise Data, Analytics & AI capabilities that increased EBITDA, improved cash flow, and accelerated decision velocity. Consistently delivered enterprise-scale digital transformations while building high-performing cross-functional and global teams that produce measurable business results. Strategic IT Executive Leadership: Drive enterprise-scale digital transformation and technology strategy to deliver measurable value, agility, and competitive advantage. Enterprise Systems Transformation Leadership: Led 20+ end-to-end enterprise platform transformations spanning ERP, CRM, eCommerce, Supply Chain, HCM, MES, and PLM. Transformed 100+ year-old legacy ecosystems into secure, scalable, cloud-first architectures. Global IT & Cross-Functional Team Builder: Built and scaled global IT organizations and Centers of Excellence (500 FTEs), attracting top talent and creating high-performance cultures that deliver enterprise results. M&A and Transformation Leader: Directed 100+ M & As—due diligence, integration, and carve-outs—ensuring seamless transitions, business continuity, and IT synergies. Proven track record in IT turnaround, cost optimization, and modernization. AI, Data, and Digital Innovation: Passionate about embedding AI, data-driven insights, and automation into core business processes. Champion of intelligent enterprise initiatives that enhance customer experience and drive sustainable growth. Cybersecurity & Risk Governance: Skilled in cybersecurity frameworks, IT governance, and regulatory compliance. Ensure secure, resilient, and compliant IT environments across industries. Core Competencies & Executive Leadership Highlights: IT Strategy | AI-Enabled Digital Transformation | Execution M&A Due Diligence, Integration, Carve-Outs, Turnarounds Global Budget | Org. Design | High-Performance Teams | Operating Models | Cost Optimization | Apps. Modernization Full Life-Cycle Transformations – Assessment, Business Case, ROI, Technology Implementation ERP, CRM, eCommerce, Blue Yonder, PLM, MES, Data & AI Cybersecurity | Cloud | Strategic Vendor Management

Experience

1. Member Board of Directors

   Alzheimer\'s Los Angeles

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia through increased awareness, impactful programs and services, compassionate support, and advocacy for quality care and a cure.

Education

• College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General Management, Technology

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Executive Program, Technology Leadership & Transformation