Atlas
Influential Global Digital Technology Executive, Keynote Speaker, and Storyteller
An influential global digital technology executive, keynote speaker, and storyteller, Rishi is passionate about driving meaningful and sustainable change across organizations. With a “people-first” leadership style, a contagious positive attitude, and a deep commitment to client success, he excels at identifying critical business needs and delivering creative, high-impact solutions.
A storyteller and motivator at heart, Rishi builds and leads collaborative, high-performing teams through complex transformations in global enterprises. He believes that innovation is not just about technology - it’s about energizing people to embrace change, trust the journey, and achieve extraordinary results.
As an authentic, servant leader, Rishi values building trusted, long-term relationships with stakeholders, customers, and teams alike.
Highlights of Expertise and Achievements
Creator and Architect of “Atlas Intelligence Platform”: Designed Atlas’ AI Innovation and Efficiency Platform to integrate AI-driven insights, automation, and actionable innovation across client capabilities; reshaping how teams and clients transform, grow, and lead.
Extensive Cross-Industry Experience: Deep expertise spanning Pharma/Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Retail, Fashion, Professional Services, Wholesale/Distribution, Education, and Nonprofits.
Global Leadership: Successfully delivered award-winning digital transformations and patient-facing products across diverse geographies.
Portfolio, Program, and Agile Product Delivery: Developed best-in-class frameworks to maximize customer value and quality outcomes.
Center of Excellence (CoE) Creation: Designed and led Portfolio and Program Governance CoEs to drive standardization, prioritization, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Digital Transformation Expertise: Expert in evolving organizational ways of working — from predictive to agile to hybrid models — while championing emotionally intelligent change.
Enterprise Program Leadership: Directed initiatives with over 100 professionals and budgets exceeding US$20M, leveraging PMI, ITIL, Agile, and change leadership methodologies.
Strategic Partnering and Consulting: Provided insightful business analysis across diverse management processes and systems to enable stronger decision-making and operational excellence.
Data-Savviness: Passionate about using data to empower smarter, faster, and better business decisions, and appreciates the power of a well-crafted dashboard.