Vk Shankar

VK Shankar is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in technology and product development across various sectors. Currently serving as the Global Vice President of Research and Development for Premium Consumer Products at Bose Corporation since September 2025, VK previously held the role of Vice President of Technology for Digital and Robotic Surgery at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, where transformative efforts towards an AI-centric future were led, resulting in significant growth initiatives. Prior experience includes leadership positions at Intel Corporation, managing product lines and engineering teams focused on industrial IoT and consumer IoT solutions, contributing to substantial revenue growth. VK began a career at Digital Equipment Corporation, honing skills in software solutions. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Theoretical Physics from Madurai Kamaraj University.