Sudhakar Lingineni
Chief Information Officer | Digital & AI-Driven Transformation | Retail & Supply Chain Innovation |Strategic Growth & M&A Leader | Advisory Board Member
C&S Wholesale Grocers•Keene, New Hampshire, United States
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Accomplished executive with a proven track record in driving business growth and orchestrating comprehensive results through bold, inspirational, and transformational leadership. Specializes in aligning technology strategies and innovations with corporate priorities, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence. Recognized as a trusted and reliable business partner, adept at understanding intricate business processes and fostering value-driven relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams, vendors, and customers.Leveraging advanced AI and machine learning technologies to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and automate complex processes.Implementing and optimizing process automation solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate manual tasks.Proven success in leading business transformations and turnarounds, optimizing performance and driving change across organizations.Skilled in navigating the complexities of M&As, ensuring smooth transitions and achieving strategic goals.Exceptional ability to build, motivate, and retain high-performing teams, fostering a culture of professional growth and excellence.Dedicated to driving continuous improvements through innovative strategies and intelligent technology applications. Industry expertise spans across multiple verticals including Wholesale Distribution, Retail , High Tech, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences Manufacturing, and Agriculture. Core competencies: ERP Implementations (SAP ,Oracle,Manhattan,NCR, Blueyonder)/Team Building, Talent Retention & Leadership/ Business turnaround & transformation / Mergers & Acquisitions / Manage IT budget(P&L) / Strategic planning and execution / Retail / Digital Transformation/ Retail Media & data Monetization/Supply chain optimization /Price & Promo Optimization/ AI & Machine Learning/ Drive continuous improvement/ Innovative approach to resolve conflicts / Intelligent use of technologies
Career Timeline
- C&S Wholesale GrocersCurrentFeb 2012–Present· 14 yrs 7 mos
- Chief Information OfficerCurrentJun 2020–Present
- Senior Vice President, Information TechnologyApr 2019–Jun 2020
- VP, Corporate IT systemsFeb 2012–Apr 2019
- Jul 2006–Mar 2012· 5 yrs 8 mos
- Senior Director, Information TechnologyJul 2006–Mar 2012
- 2005–2006· 1 yr
- Senior Manager, Information Technology2005–2006
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology