A.k. Karan

A.K. Karan currently serves as the Global Vice President of Advanced Engineering & Innovation at Baxter International Inc., focusing on automation, digital transformation, and operational excellence. Previously, Karan was the Global Senior Director for Digital Transformation within the Integrated Supply Chain at Baxter, overseeing digital initiatives across over 70 global manufacturing sites. Karan's extensive experience includes leadership roles at TE Connectivity, where responsibilities encompassed global digital transformation and continuous improvement, and at Lear Corporation, where emphasis was placed on quality and process engineering. Additionally, Karan held engineering management positions at BorgWarner and began a career as a research assistant at Kettering University. Karan's educational background includes an Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School and multiple degrees in management and engineering from prestigious institutions.