Pankaj Katheria
Head Digital Transformation & Data Platforms | Enterprise Strategy | Cloud & AI Modernization | GCC Enablement
- Role
- Associate Director - Modernization & Digital Transformation at PepsiCo
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pankaj Katheria
I lead large-scale digital transformation and modernization programs that turn enterprise data, cloud, and AI investments into measurable business outcomes.With 16+ years of experience across Fortune 500 environments, I have owned and delivered $20M + global transformation portfolios, modernizing complex data estates and building scalable digital platforms that accelerate decision-making across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, and Commercial functions.Have played key role in my last 2 roles for enablement and setup of new GCC (Global capability Centre ) in HyderabadCurrently, I lead enterprise data and cloud transformation initiatives at PepsiCo, where I: • Define multi-year enterprise data, cloud, and AI platform strategies • Partner with CXO and global business leaders to govern technology investments and value realization • Build and scale global organizations of 200+ engineers across India, the US, and Mexico • Drive operational excellence through DataOps, cloud modernization, and FinOps, delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings and improved platform reliabilityMy leadership approach sits at the intersection of business strategy, technology execution, and people development. I focus on designing sustainable operating models, making disciplined technology trade-offs, and enabling teams to deliver at enterprise scale.I have deep experience across CPG, Supply Chain, Banking, Telecom, and Networking domains, and I’m particularly passionate about leveraging data, analytics, and AI to unlock productivity, resilience, and long-term competitive advantage. Based in India | Open to India & Middle East (Dubai) leadership opportunities Open to conversations on Director / Head of Digital Transformation, Data Platforms, and Modernization
Experience
Associate Director - Modernization & Digital Transformation
Nov 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Owned and delivered $20M+ enterprise digital transformation portfolio, shaping multi-year data, cloud, and AI platform strategy aligned to business goals. • Advised and partnered with CXO leadership to prioritize investments, govern architecture decisions, and manage enterprise risk. • Built and scaled 200+ strong global engineering organization spanning India, US, Mexico with high delivery predictability. • Drove $2M+ annual cost savings via FinOps, platform rationalization, and operating model redesign. • Improved deployment velocity by 40% and reduced production incidents by 15% through DataOps and enterprise governance.
Education
College of Engineering Roorkee (COER)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
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