Sandeep Gupta
Chief Digital and Information Officer at Vedanta - Cairn | Ex- Kearney | GenAI, AI & Digital Transformation Leader | Executed Transformational Projects in Digital and Energy
Cairn Vedanta Oil and Gas•India
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As a seasoned digital transformation leader with over two decades of global experience across consulting and industry, I specialize in helping organizations unlock business value through technology. Currently serving as Chief Digital and Information Officer at Vedanta–Cairn, I lead a portfolio of 50+ digital initiatives spanning AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Digital Twins, ESG, and Industry 4.0—delivering measurable impact in volume enhancement, cost optimization, productivity, and safety. Previously, I spent a decade at Kearney, where I advised Fortune 500 and government clients across the US, UAE, Singapore, and India on IT strategy, cloud transformation, and operating model design. My consulting journey includes leadership roles at TCS and engagements with PwC and Infosys, giving me a unique blend of strategic vision and executional depth.I've authored thought leadership pieces in The Economic Times, Entrepreneur, and other leading platforms, sharing insights on cloud strategy, digital transformation, startups and Industry 4.0. My writing bridges emerging technologies with business outcomes, helping leaders navigate the evolving digital landscape.With an MBA from Lancaster University and executive education from IIM Calcutta, I’m passionate about shaping the future of digital consulting and enabling clients to thrive in a tech-driven world. Let’s connect if you're exploring strategic partnerships, digital transformation, or innovation-led growth.
Career Timeline
- Cairn Vedanta Oil and GasCurrentDec 2021–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Information and Digital OfficerCurrentDec 2021–Present
- Cairn Oil and GasCurrentDec 2021–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Information and Digital OfficerCurrentDec 2021–Present
- 2012–2021· 9 yrs
- Director / Associate Partner- Digital Transformation Practice2018–2021
- Manager - Digital Transformation Practice2015–2018
- Associate - Strategic IT Practice (SITP)2012–2015
- Dec 2010–2012· 1 yr 1 mo
- IT Strategy ConsultantDec 2010–2012
- Jun 2010–Sep 2010· 3 mos
- Consultant(Intern)Jun 2010–Sep 2010
- Sep 2008–Sep 2009· 1 yr
- Senior Technical ArchitectSep 2008–Sep 2009
- Dec 1998–Sep 2008· 9 yrs 9 mos
- Consulting,Pre-Sales and DeliveryDec 1998–Sep 2008
- 1998–2008· 10 yrs
- Consulting,Pre-Sales and Delivery1998–2008
Education
EPBM
General Management
Indian Institute of Management, CalcuttaBE
Electronics & Communication
Visvesvaraya Technological UniversityMBA
Lancaster UniversityBE
Electronics & Communication
Basaveshwar Engineering College