Pallavi Gupta
CIO | Driving Enterprise Transformation with AI & Digital Innovation | Business Transformation | Data-Driven Executive Leader
- Role
- CIO, Global Head of Information and Technology at Impossible Foods
- Location
- Fremont, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pallavi Gupta
Dynamic and results-oriented technology executive with a proven track record of driving innovation, developing AI strategy, spearheading digital transformation, and leveraging technology to accelerate business growth. Skilled at fostering strategic partnerships with C-suite executives, business leaders, and key stakeholders to align technology strategies with organizational goals and deliver tangible outcomes. Recognized for exceptional business acumen, collaborative leadership, and the ability to build and inspire high-performing teams. Brings extensive cross-industry experience with a focus on designing scalable, business-centric technology solutions that drive operational excellence and competitive advantage.Specialties include :Executive Leadership | Business Driven Technology Strategy | AI Strategy | Business Transformation | Negotiations & Conflict Resolution | IPO Readiness | Cybersecurity | Global Expansion | Manufacturing |Salesforce Platform | ERP Implementations | Ecommerce Platform | System Integrations | Budget Management | Business-IT Relation ManagementEnterprise Architecture Strategy | Process Engineering | Program/Project Delivery
Experience
CIO, Global Head of Information and Technology
Dec 2022 — Present · Redwood City, CA, US
Partnered with the Board and executive leadership to define and execute the technology strategy, aligning IT investments with business priorities to enable scalable growth and operational efficiency• Achieved a 35% reduction in IT operating expenses through enterprise-wide cost optimization, application rationalization, and contract re-negotiations —including a 40% reduction in SAP subscription costs• Elevated cybersecurity posture by launching an automated Security Operations Center (SOC), achieving a 67% auto-resolution rate and reducing Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) to 24 minutes.• Consolidated managed services across infrastructure, applications, and support, resulting in standardized operations and reduced service delivery costs• Enhanced global manufacturing agility through real-time supply and demand planning tools, enabling proactive contract manufacturer (CMO) management and improved production responsiveness• Implemented an RAG-based enterprise search and AI assistant platform to boost productivity and knowledge access, while designing a company-wide AI roadmap to embed AI in sales, marketing, and customer engagement• Built and led a high-performing, future-ready IT organization by investing in skill development, fostering a culture of innovation, and improving engagement across teams• Influenced strategic direction for enterprise technology and innovation as a member of the Governing Body of Gartner C-Level Communities.• Drove thought leadership on digital transformation and executive leadership through active participation in the Bay Area CIO Thought Leadership Circle and CISE Group.• Advanced diversity and inclusion initiatives as the Executive Sponsor for the Women in Leadership ERG at Impossible Foods.
Education
IET Lucknow
Bachelor's degree of Computer science, Computer Science
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