Nav Chawla
CDIO | Global Technology & Strategy Leader | Digital Transformation | AI & Data-Driven Innovation
AdvanSix•Houston, Texas, United States
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Executive IT and Digital Transformation Leader with 20+ years of experience driving digital strategy, enterprise platforms, M&A integration, and operational excellence across manufacturing-centric industries. Proven track record of aligning factories, field operations, and supply chain functions through unified digital threads to enable end-to-end visibility, agility, and data-driven decision-making. Known for building high-performing, culturally diverse teams and delivering AI-driven solutions that enhance margins, customer experience, and business agility. Adept at identifying unmet needs, developing differentiated products, and deploying technology to unlock new commercial models and measurable outcomes. A collaborative, inclusive leader who fosters innovation, drives transformation, and builds lasting impact. Key Expertise Areas: IT & Digital Strategy | Transformation Roadmaps | M&A Integration Enterprise Architecture | API Strategy Global Technology Platforms (CRM, ERP, PLM, MES, MDM) Cloud & Infrastructure (AWS, Azure) IT/OT Integration | IoT | Industry 4.0 | Digital Manufacturing Cybersecurity & Risk Management AI Strategy | Applied ML, Deep Learning & Generative AI Digital Product Development | Commercialization | Experience Design Operational Excellence | DevSecOps | CI/CD | Lean Six Sigma Talent Development | High-Performance Teams | Strategic Vendor Partnerships Budgeting & AOP | Technology Investment Planning Customer & Employee Digital Experience
Career Timeline
- AdvanSixCurrentAug 2025–Present· 1 yr 1 mo
- Vice President and Chief Digital and Information OfficerCurrentAug 2025–Present
- 2024–2025· 1 yr
- Head of Digital Function2024–2025
- 2021–2023· 2 yrs
- Head of Digital Transformation & Commercialization2021–2023
- 2017–2021· 4 yrs
- Sr Director, Digital Transformation Solutions – BakerHughesC3.ai JV2019–2021
- Sr. Director, Digital Transformation Solutions (Baker Hughes + GE Digital Partnership)2017–2019
- 2014–2017· 3 yrs
- Divisional CIO / Digital Transformation Leader, Drilling Services2014–2017
- 2010–2013· 3 yrs
- Acquisition Integration Leader (Dresser Consolidated Valves)2012–2013
- ERP Leader2010–2012
- 2008–2010· 2 yrs
- Acquisition Integration Project Manager (Sondex)2008–2010
- 2006–2008· 2 yrs
- Information Management Leadership Program2006–2008
- 2005–2005· 0 mos
- Intern, Various Departments2005–2005
Education
M.S.
Computer Science
Texas Tech UniversityBachelor of Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Maulana Azad National Institute of TechnologyMS
Computer Science
Wayne State University