Farukh Lakhani

Farukh Lakhani is a seasoned professional in analytics and data management, currently serving as Sr. Director of Analytics and Operations at Essilor Group since December 2017, previously holding the position of Director of Data Strategy and Governance. Lakhani has successfully implemented a strategic 3-year plan for data governance and data science, overseeing a 20-person team focused on master data and data quality. Prior roles include Manager of BI and Data Analytics at Capco, where Lakhani developed enterprise analytics solutions, and Senior Data Analyst at Essilor of America, leading initiatives that generated significant revenue increases. Earlier experience includes consulting roles at Markit and serving as an Information Systems Analyst at Frontier Airlines. Lakhani holds an MBA in Finance from Texas A&M University and a BS in Finance from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas.