Harnath Babu

Some leaders follow the roadmap. Others redraw it. Harnath Babu belongs to the latter. With over 22 years of experience at the intersection of technology and business, Harnath has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible—reimagining legacy systems, unlocking operational efficiency, and building digital-first organizations that are fit for the future. As Partner and Chief Information Officer at KPMG India, Harnath does not just lead IT—he architects transformation. His mission: to embed next-generation technologies into the very DNA of how organizations operate. At KPMG and for its clients, he is shaping a future that is intelligent, secure, automated, and profoundly data driven. From AI and machine learning to Intelligent Automation, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Advanced Analytics—Harnath has been at the helm of initiatives that go beyond modernization. He’s building ecosystems where data fuels decisions, automation powers productivity, and innovation becomes a habit, not a project. But this journey wasn’t built overnight. Before stepping into his current role, Harnath spent 15 years solving some of the most complex challenges in the financial services sector. He helped scale digital capabilities in startups, turned around traditional institutions, and worked across global markets—always with a lens of transformation and resilience. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad with a master’s degree in computer science, Harnath is also a powerful voice in the industry. He’s inspired thousands through his keynote talks, thought-leadership articles, and practical frameworks for navigating change. His work has been featured in Forbes, Economic Times, Gartner, Indian Express, and more. Over the years, Harnath’s contributions have been recognized through several prestigious awards—from Forbes Top 30 Technology Leaders in India to CIO 100 Hall of Fame, Infosec Maestro, IDC, DataQuest, and many more.