Sandeep Gupta

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 GasIndia

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • Dec 2021–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Chief Information and Digital OfficerCurrent
      Dec 2021–Present
  • Dec 2021–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Chief Information and Digital OfficerCurrent
      Dec 2021–Present
  • 2012–2021· 9 yrs
    • Director / Associate Partner- Digital Transformation Practice
      2018–2021
    • Manager - Digital Transformation Practice
      2015–2018
    • Associate - Strategic IT Practice (SITP)
      2012–2015
  • Dec 2010–2012· 1 yr 1 mo
    • IT Strategy Consultant
      Dec 2010–2012
  • Jun 2010–Sep 2010· 3 mos
    • Consultant(Intern)
      Jun 2010–Sep 2010
  • Sep 2008–Sep 2009· 1 yr
    • Senior Technical Architect
      Sep 2008–Sep 2009
  • Dec 1998–Sep 2008· 9 yrs 9 mos
    • Consulting,Pre-Sales and Delivery
      Dec 1998–Sep 2008
  • 1998–2008· 10 yrs
    • Consulting,Pre-Sales and Delivery
      1998–2008

Education

EPBM

General Management

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

BE

Electronics & Communication

Visvesvaraya Technological University

MBA

Lancaster University

BE

Electronics & Communication

Basaveshwar Engineering College

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Enterprise ArchitectureChange ManagementSupply ChainDigital leadDigital TransformationDigital StrategyGen AIStrategy FormulationBusiness AnalysisManagement ConsultingProgram ManagementConsultingBusiness TransformationSolution ArchitectureBusiness StrategyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business Intelligence (BI)IT OutsourcingMachine LearningData AnalyticsIT Strategy