Vinod Kartha is a seasoned technology executive currently serving as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at UST, where they drive transformation initiatives aligned with the organization's multi-year business plan. With a history of leadership in both Fortune 500 companies and startups, Vinod has implemented award-winning open talent strategies and digital transformation processes that have helped scale UST to over 100,000 employees. They previously held a senior director role at Visa, leading digital product operations and managing stakeholder engagement. Vinod is currently enrolled in the Chief Digital Officer program at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, furthering their expertise in digital strategy and transformation.