Sai Koorapati
Global CIO / CTO | Board & Advisory Member | Fortune 500 Scale | Transforming Multi-Billion Dollar Global Brands through Gen AI & Digital Strategy
SAPinsider•Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
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I am a Global Technology Executive specializing in architecting enterprise value for iconic, multi-billion dollar brands. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Mattel, I oversee a significant global SG&A portfolio supporting a global workforce of 34,000+.My leadership is defined by a fiduciary mindset—balancing aggressive AI innovation with disciplined risk management. I have a proven track record of securing transformational structural efficiencies and driving multi-hundred million dollar revenue growth through global Digital implementations, ERP modernization , GenAI operationalization, and Global Capability Center (GCC) scaling.Core Strategic Pillars:CUSTOMER SUCCESS & EXPERIENCE: Architecting end-to-end consumer journeys that prioritize needs-based innovation and value realization, ensuring digital ecosystems drive measurable customer success and long-term brand advocacy.BOARD-LEVEL ADVISORY: Trusted 1:1 counsel on GenAI ethics, Cyber Risk, and Material Weakness remediation for global public enterprises.CAPITAL ALLOCATION: Directing large-scale technology investments and 5-year digital roadmaps aligned with global P&L objectives.M&A & EXPANSION: Executing high-stakes integrations and scaling digital ecosystems for $4B+ global portfolios (including Topgolf and Jack Wolfskin).ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN: Building high-performance, cross-functional global hubs (GCC) to reduce operational friction and accelerate delivery at scale.I am driven by the "G.O.A.T. Mindset"—a commitment to building organizational dynasties by developing top-tier leadership pipelines and scalable operating playbooks that ensure sustained performance.
Career Timeline
- SAPinsiderCurrentJun 2025–Present· 1 yr 4 mos
- CIO Advisor committeeCurrentJun 2025–Present
- Mattel, Inc.CurrentAug 2024–Present· 2 yrs 2 mos
- Senior Vice President, IT and Chief Technology OfficerCurrentAug 2024–Present
- SVP, Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Aug 2024–Present
- May 2022–Aug 2024· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsMay 2022–Aug 2024
- Director, Board of DirectorsMay 2022–Aug 2024
- 2015–Aug 2024· 9 yrs 7 mos
- Sr. Vice President, Global Information TechnologyOct 2021–Aug 2024
- Vice President, Global Information Technology2015–Oct 2021
- Aug 2014–Aug 2024· 10 yrs
- Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information OfficerOct 2021–Aug 2024
- Chief Information Officer, Vice President2015–Oct 2021
- Head of Data & PLM TransformationAug 2014–2015
- Aug 2014–2015· 5 mos
- Sr. Director, Global Business Intelligence & PLM ServicesAug 2014–2015
- Aug 2011–Aug 2014· 3 yrs
- Director, Infrastructure & ServicesAug 2011–Aug 2014
- Head, IS Infrastructure ServicesAug 2011–Aug 2014
- Aug 2005–Aug 2011· 6 yrs
- Vice President Information System, CIOAug 2005–Aug 2011
- V.P of Information TechnologyAug 2005–Aug 2011
- Mar 2000–Aug 2005· 5 yrs 5 mos
- Principal ConsultantMar 2000–Aug 2005
- Global Principal Consultant (Implementations & Pre-Sales)Mar 2000–Aug 2005
- Mar 1997–Mar 2000· 3 yrs
- Assistant Manager, Information TechnologyMar 1997–Mar 2000
- Asst. Manager, Supply Chain PlanningMar 1997–Mar 2000
Education
PGDIE
Industrial Engineeting
Indian Institute of Management MumbaiBE
Mechnical Engineering
Andhra University