Vaibhav Deshpande
CIO | CTO | Gartner Keynote Speaker | Mentor | GCC Leader of Year 2025 | CIO 100
- Role
- Group Vice President at Coforge
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vaibhav Deshpande
Executive Leadership in Technology StrategyAction-oriented executive with over 20 years of experience leading technology strategy, product innovation, and enterprise transformation for Fortune 500 companies in IT, Medical Equipment, Banking, and IT Consulting sectors (Ex- Microsoft, Stryker, Gartner, Nagarro).Global High-Performance Team LeadershipBuilt and led high-performing, multicultural IT teams of associates across in-person and remote settings, maintaining an attrition rate below 5%; set up an IT Center of Excellence in India for Fortune 500 companies, growing headcount and saving $M+ in software engineering, data science, and QA automation roles.Budget Management & Cloud TransformationManaged a $35M cloud budget at Gartner, driving a 12% cost reduction by automating cloud optimizations and renegotiating contracts with cloud providers; led strategic cloud finance transformations to modernize operations, ensuring tech initiatives supported company goals efficiently and effectively.Strategic Advisor to C-Suite & BoardsActed as a trusted enterprise architect and advisor to senior executives and boards at Fortune 500 companies, shaping technology and product strategies, guiding investments, mergers & acquisitions, and launching new businesses.ERP & SAP TransformationLead migrations from legacy ERP systems to SAP S/4HANA, modernizing finance, supply chain, and HR platforms.Cyber Security & Operational TurnaroundQuickly improved IT security and led major projects like cloud migrations, endpoint protection for devices, and a 24/7 call centre with AI-powered SOC, NOC and Help Desk Chat Bots.Innovation & Team DevelopmentPassionate tech leader who built innovation-focused cultures, mentored diverse teams, and delivered scalable, cutting-edge solutions; launched the LAUNCH program at Gartner to hire and mentor fresh graduates, combining education and hands-on experience to help them grow into key roles.Technical & Business ExpertiseHands-on IT leader skilled in Human Capital Management, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Architecture, Financial & Budget Management, Vendor Negotiations, and aligning tech with business goals.
Experience
Group Vice President
Apr 2025 — Present · Noida, IN
Enterprise Technology & Security Ownership: Cyber Defense, SOC, SIEM, Threat Intelligence & Crisis Management-/ Enterprise Risk, Governance & Compliance Oversight: GRC, SOX (ITGC/ITAC), Regulatory Compliance & Board-Level Risk Accountability-/ SAP S/4HANA & Intelligent Enterprise Platforms: Core ERP Modernization, Embedded Analytics & Process Automation-/ ERP & Digital Transformation Accountability: S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP & Large-Scale Program Governance-/ Enterprise Data Governance & Privacy Accountability: Data Protection Strategy, GDPR, DPDP Act & Global Compliance-/ Privacy Risk & Data Lifecycle Governance: DPIA, Data Classification, DSAR, Consent & Retention-/ Identity & Access Governance Ownership: IAM, PAM, Active Directory & Zero Trust Architecture-/ Cloud, Application & Infrastructure Strategy: AWS, Microsoft Azure, CSPM & Hybrid Operations-/ Cyber Resilience & Business Continuity Ownership: Disaster Recovery, Ransomware Readiness & Operational Resilience-/ IT Financial Management & Budget Accountability: Strategic Planning, Cost Optimization, Vendor Governance & ROI
Education
Shivaji University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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