Farhan Khan

About Farhan Khan

As a technology leader with over 30+ years of diverse IT experience, I specialize in transforming challenges into opportunities, driving innovation, and delivering measurable business outcomes. My journey spans IT Operations Management, Digital Transformation, Program/Project Management, and spearheading new business initiatives across dynamic and cross-cultural environments.Currently, as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Radico Khaitan Ltd (RKL), I lead a talented IT team to support one of India’s largest spirit manufacturing and distribution networks. My role focuses on aligning advanced technology strategies with business objectives to foster growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage.Key highlights include delivering large-scale business transformation programs and re-engineering processes to enhance productivity. I have leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as centralized data management, advanced analytics, and AI-driven solutions to optimize sales processes, streamline operations, and elevate customer experiences.Notable achievements include: 1. Digitally transforming secondary sales automation, improving accuracy and operational performance. Establishing robust supplier collaboration platforms to accelerate procurement cycles and enhance delivery timelines. Developing scenario modeling tools for seamless alignment with organizational goals, enabling data-driven decision-making.I thrive on harnessing the potential of emerging technologies like AI, ML, and IoT to craft solutions that are future-ready and business-centric. My passion lies in building sustainable digital ecosystems that empower organizations to excel in a rapidly evolving world.

Experience

1. Chief Information Officer

   Radico Khaitan Ltd

   Mar 2025 — Present · Delhi, IN

   Digital Transformation at Scale: Modernizing legacy systems and processes through AI, Cloud, Analytics, and IoT building a truly future-ready enterprise. Generative AI in Action: Reimagining Industry Sales and Procure-to-Pay cycles with intelligent, AI-driven solutions that enhance speed, accuracy, and decision-making. Next-Gen ERP Modernization: Transitioned from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA Rise, seamlessly migrating 24 years of enterprise data to the cloud. Insight at a Glance: Designed and deployed management dashboards delivering real-time analytics for leadership and board-level decisions. Automation for Impact: Implemented statewide automation for industry and secondary sales collections — driving operational efficiency and strengthening cash flow

Education

• Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

• Subharti University

  Executive MBA, Information Technology

Skills

• Erp ( Sap, Baan)
• Crm (Sap, Salesforce)
• Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Crm
• Sap
• Sap Erp
• Salesforce.com
• Baan
• IT Service Management
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Business Analysis
• Integration
• Management
• Pre-Sales
• Team Leadership
• Itil
• Strategy
• Cloud Computing
• Operations Management
• Key Account Management
• Budgets
• Business Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Market Research
• Competitive Analysis
• Telecommunications
• New Business Development
• Saas
• Data Center
• Project Planning
• Enterprise Software
• Management Consulting
• Business Process
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management
• Vendor Management
• Erp