In this conversation, Niranjan Sridhar shares his extensive journey in technology and transformation leadership, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, change, and impact. He discusses pivotal moments in his career, the significance of co-creating experiences for the future, and the challenges of leading large-scale transformations. Niranjan also highlights the critical role of change management, the need for trust within teams, and the evolving landscape of AI in business. He offers valuable insights for aspiring leaders, stressing the importance of authenticity and the journey over the destination.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Niranjan

04:50 Pivotal Moments and Decisions in Career

08:58 The Philosophy of Co-Creation and Three Foundry

13:45 Success Factors in Large Transformation Programs

22:42 Transitioning from Program Director to CIO

26:11 Transforming Business Processes: The Lipton Case Study

31:19 Navigating the AI Landscape: Learning and Implementation

39:19 Adapting to Rapid Technological Change: The Future of Business Programs

43:15 Lessons from Setbacks: The Importance of Change Management

47:59 Leadership Insights: Authenticity and Continuous Learning

About Niranjan

Born in India and raised by the World, Niranjan is a strategic, outcome-driven, CIO & transformation leader with >25 years of experience delivering technology enabled value creation across PE-backed enterprises, consumer goods, and global consulting. He is a purpose led, people focused, practical & pragmatic leader grounded in the core values of integrity, respect, excellence. He has lived in 5 continents, 9 countries, delivering enterprise-wide transformations from Brazil to New Zealand, and Norway to South Africa. As the founder of 3Foundry, he is on a mission to co-create experiences for a better tomorrow. 3Foundry focuses on Transformation, Advisory and Innovation.

Where to find Niranjan

• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/niranjan7879

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