Leenish Kurian
Global Technology & Program Transformation Leader | GCC Strategy & Scale | Nike, Amazon, Microsoft | Platform Modernisation | Supply Chain, CX & Digital Ops | PMP®, Six Sigma Black Belt | OKRs
- Role
- Director Business Technology Consulting at Nike
- Location
- Bengaluru, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leenish Kurian
Global technology and transformation executive with 18+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide programs, digital operations, and GCC strategy across APAC, LATAM, and EMEA. Trusted by Fortune 500 leaders including Nike, Amazon, Microsoft, Tesco and Flipkart to deliver complex, high-impact initiatives that scale platforms, optimise operations, and accelerate business outcomes. I specialise in turning strategic vision into enterprise execution modernising platforms, embedding OKR-led governance, and aligning cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and operations. As a certified PMP® and Six Sigma Black Belt, I bring a delivery-first mindset grounded in speed, structure, and measurable value. Highlights-$58.8M annual savings through global vendor governance at Amazon - 99.5% SLA performance across Amazon Prime Video’s 243-country launch - 40% over-adoption of Nike’s Flipkart-Myntra drop-ship model - 19% cost reduction via logistics automation and 3PL performance programs - £800K in annual savings from SLA governance at Tesco -+30-point NPS uplift through CX and delivery transformation at Simplilearn I build resilient digital ecosystems, scale high-performing teams, and lead global programs that move business and technology forward at pace and with precision
Experience
Director Business Technology Consulting
Jun 2022 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN
Led Nike’s digital transformation delivery across 66 countries in APAC & LATAM, orchestrating cross-functional execution across product, tech, and operations. Directed a 20-member leadership team (Product Managers, Program Leaders, and Scrum Masters) within Nike’s Global Capability Center (GCC), aligning enterprise strategy with scalable execution.• Modernised logistics operations by building Nike’s Ops & Logistics Data Foundation platform, integrating real-time data from 18 DCs and 10 3PLs reducing reporting time from 3 days to 2 hours and improving throughput forecasting• Launched Flipkart-Myntra drop-ship integration, exceeding forecasted adoption by 40%, driving agile partner onboarding and fulfillment speed• Deployed OKR-driven delivery governance across global teams, improving velocity, transparency, and stakeholder alignment• Led transformation of quality, compliance, and partner management functions—delivering a 19% OPEX reduction via automation, lean process redesign, and 3PL performance reviews• Enabled GCC scale-up across supply chain and customer experience verticals, standardizing workflows and driving delivery readiness across time zones
Education
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
PGDMBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
2009
St'Mary's High School
High School, High School Certificate of Competence Program
1989 — 2001
Karnatak University
Bcom, Statistics
2004 — 2007
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