Rakesh Thaploo
Global Business and Technology Transformation Leader with experience overseeing multi-million dollar technology P&Ls in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. CXO/CIO Advisory, Global Consulting, Global Shared services
- Role
- Partner at Kyndryl
- Location
- Powell, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rakesh Thaploo
I am a Global Business and Technology Transformation Leader with 30 years of experience in transforming businesses across global markets. I am an experienced digital technology advisor for C-suite and Board Room to drive profitable growth in EBITDA and market capitalization. I have spearheaded multi-million dollar transformation programs for Fortune 50 clients including Wal-Mart, Starbucks, P&G, Albertsons, and many others. I have In-depth experience in Digital and Cloud, Supply Chain transformation, multi-channel e-commerce, and consumer experience. I lead with business acumen and with keen awareness of effective budget and cost management. I am a strong team player and collaborator in a Matrix environment. I have both market understanding and working experience in Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America.While at Amazon, I have led a Professional Services consulting advisory portfolio of emerging ISV\'s (Independent Software Vendors in Cyber Security and CRM SAS segment for the US market. In the past, I worked in Capgemini\'s global Retail and CPG Industry Segment for 12 years. I started in the global central sales function leading Retail & and CPG global sales function within Capgemini\'s $4 billion Retail and CPG Industry sector. My focus was driving growth in established markets across Europe and the Americas. In my recent role at Capgemini, I was managing a P&L portfolio of more than $350 million for the US market. In that role, I have led CXO advisory consulting and new sales growth for my division in North America. I started my career with technology consulting and with Microsoft Corporation in the Asia Pacific region. I worked with Global majors like Microsoft, Fujitsu, and, Wipro to run their businesses in international markets of APAC, Europe, and the Americas. During this period I have helped grow businesses to a peak size of $350+ million and supervised 400+ strong global workforce across multiple geographies. I also managed one of the largest global e-commerce platform development and roll out internationally for Walmart.Skills:Global Business Strategy | Technology Leadership | Profit and Loss (P&L) Management | Financial Planning and Analysis | Business Development | Global Sales | Strategic Partnerships | Risk Management | Consumer Value Chain Expertise | Multi-channel and global eCommerce | Digital and Cloud Technology Transformation| Global Operations | Technology Shared Services | Team Building and Talent Management | Retail and Consumer Industry Value Chain
Experience
Partner
Jan 2024 — Present · Columbus, OH, US
Consult Partner driving growth and transformation for customers in US Consumer and Travel market segment
Education
University of Jammu
PGDCA, Computer sciences
1989 — 1991
Stanford University
SCPM, Stanford Certified Advanced Program Management
University of Kashmir
Bsc, Electronics
1986 — 1988
Universitas 21
Management, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Marketing Management and Corporate Finance
2005 — 2006
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