Ninad Kawale

About Ninad Kawale

In any complex system, someone has to hold the rhythm together.For over two decades, I have built and scaled the data analytics, AI and insights capabilities that power enterprise decision-making. Operating at the intersection of data, product thinking, and operating model design, I help organisations translate complex business challenges into clear problem statements and durable, scalable solutions, leveraging data and technology.My core strength lies in building capability at an enterprise scale. I do not just deliver one-off insights; I shape the underlying data strategies, define the operating models, and develop the teams required to embed AI, including agent-based systems, into the daily rhythm of a business. By applying a product-led mindset, I partner closely with senior leaders to balance a long-term platform vision with immediate, measurable impact.Whether I am anchoring an enterprise AI strategy or a rhythm section, my philosophy is identical: I focus on the critical infrastructure that makes everything else work better. Beyond the data, I have been a bass player for over 20 years, shaping the sonic foundations for live Bollywood and independent music artists. In both worlds, it is all about holding the groove.

Experience

1. Vice President of Ai Products & Platforms

   Accenture

   Jan 2026 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Building Accenture\'s Agentic-first enterprise AI platform reimagining business operations.

Education

• Indian School of Business

  Executive Education, Leadership with Artificial Intelligence

• R. V. Nerurkar High School

  SSC, Schooling

  1987 — 1997

• University of Mumbai

  BCOM, Commerce

  1999 — 2002

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management, Marketing

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Market Research
• Team Management
• Analytics
• Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Leadership
• Crm
• Research
• Segmentation
• Advertising
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Secondary Research
• Business Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Analysis
• Marketing Research
• Spss (Intermediate)
• Mis
• Competitive Intelligence
• Market Intelligence
• Project Scheduling
• Computer Graphics Design
• Sound Editing
• Mi Pro Survey Scripting
• Windows Networking
• Project Planning
• Vendor Management
• Quality Assurance
• Team Building
• Primary Research
• Windows
• Customer Insight
• Quanvert (Advance)
• Social Media Intelligence
• Social Media Measurement
• Tableau
• Ms Excel Pivot Tables
• Brandwatch
• Salesforce Social Studio