Prashant N. Ranade

Prashant Ranade is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership and strategic innovation across various sectors. As Co-Founder and CEO of IndusSME LLC since July 2020, Prashant focuses on enabling growth and transformation for manufacturing, services, and government clients through technology, finance, and operations. Additionally, since July 2023, Prashant has served as Co-Founder and CEO of DefendUS, a cybersecurity SaaS platform delivering comprehensive protection for digital ecosystems. Prashant's notable past roles include Independent Director at Brinker International, Executive leadership positions at Syntel and Dematic Corp., and President and CEO at Siemens Logistics and Assembly Systems. Prashant holds a B.S. in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Xavier University.