Anthony Thomas

Information Technology Leader, Digital Transformation Champion, Strategic Advisor to Companies and Governments, Angel Investor, Mentor to Startups, Coach to aspiring Leaders and Member of the Board. Digital/Information Technology leader for global businesses, across sectors and geographies in both corporate and Management Consulting environments, total about 25 years of which about 12 years leading Digital Transformations at a Global level. Proven track record in leading Strategy, Digital and Organizational Transformations, growing Revenue opportunities, deepening business partnerships, enabling delightful customer experience, simplifying Business Processes, implementing Innovative solutions, improving Operational Efficiencies, executing impactful Talent strategy, driving effective partner management and establishing Global Centers of Excellence. Seasoned public speaker, recognized as a luminary in his field of leadership, technology and innovation, and a recipient of many industry honors and awards including CIO Power List Hall of Fame, PowerProfile by LinkedIn, CIO 100 Hall of Fame, etc. Mentor at Columbia University School of Professional Studies for its Executive M.S. in Technology Management Program. Active member in the startup ecosystem as a founding member of CIO Angel Network (CAN), and a member of Indian Angel Network (IAN). Advisor/mentor to Governments on Digital, IT, Start-up and Innovation policies, core member of Reserve Bank of India’s Technical Committee on Mobile Banking; core member of CII National Committee on IT, ITeS & eCommerce; ASSOCHAM National Council on IT/ ITeS; and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), among others.