Ravisankar Venkatachalam

Ravisankar (Ravi) Venkatachalam is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology leadership and business strategy. Currently serving as a Metaverse Governance Working Group Member at the World Economic Forum since July 2023, Ravi also leads global technology initiatives at HCLTech, holding the titles of Global Lead and Lead for Consumer Hi-Tech since April 2021. Prior roles include Managing Director & Partner at Accenture, where responsibilities encompassed driving business strategy and managing account leadership teams, as well as serving as Client Partner at HCL Technologies, where Ravi specialized in Engineering and R&D services. Ravi's career commenced at CADD Group, where significant contributions were made in Engineering Software Services across APAC and Europe. Educational credentials include executive programs at Stanford University and Harvard Business School, along with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Madurai Kamaraj University.