Dr. Akash Khurana

I am a Fortune 200 Chief Information & Digital Officer, board director, and business executive with more than two decades of global leadership experience helping organizations accelerate growth, strengthen resilience, navigate transformation, and create long-term enterprise value through technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and innovation.I currently serve as Executive Vice President & Chief Information & Digital Officer at Wesco (NYSE: WCC), where I lead enterprise technology, digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, data, enterprise applications, infrastructure, and digital products. I also serve as a Board Director at Student Transportation of America (STA) and Chair of the Global Digital Strategy Governance Board for Wesco Digital Solutions.Throughout my career, I have partnered with boards, CEOs, and executive leadership teams to deliver large-scale business transformation, operational excellence, mergers and acquisitions, post-merger integration, enterprise modernization, and technology-enabled growth across industrial distribution, energy, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, and retail. My experience spans complex global organizations across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East.My perspective is shaped by serving both as a Fortune 200 operating executive responsible for enterprise execution and as a board director responsible for governance, strategy, enterprise risk, cybersecurity oversight, and long-term value creation. I bring a balanced perspective that combines business strategy, operational leadership, governance, technology innovation, and disciplined execution to help organizations navigate disruption and capitalize on emerging opportunities.A frequent keynote speaker on AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, I have been featured by Forbes, CNBC, Gartner, and peer-reviewed publications. My work has been recognized through honors including CIO Hall of Fame, Forbes CIO Next, CIO 100, Oracle CIO of the Year, and multiple global technology leadership awards. I am NACD Directorship Certified (NACD.DC), a University of Chicago Graham School Fellow, and an inventor with patents in AI-driven workflow orchestration.I believe the most effective boards combine strong governance with operational insight, technological fluency, disciplined risk management, and a relentless focus on long-term value creation.