Achyut Chandra Ac

Achyut Chandra is a seasoned professional currently serving as Lead for Strategy and Open Innovation in the Government and Public Sector at HCLSoftware since January 2024. With an extensive background, Achyut has been a Working Group Member at the World Economic Forum since 2019 and an Adjunct Faculty at Amity University since 2018. Previously, Achyut held the role of Sr. Manager & Global Lead for Open Innovation and Technology Venturing at HCL Technologies from 2015 to December 2023, where significant contributions included co-founding the Enterprise Technology Office and establishing HCLTech's MetaLabs. Achyut's expertise spans various sectors, including innovation strategy, ecosystem development in quantum computing, and technology mentorship for startups. Academic credentials include degrees from prestigious institutions such as Stanford University and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, complemented by an MBA from Amity University.