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Brief Biography
Rahul Shinde is a recognized authority in enterprise transformation and emerging technologies in Asia. As Vice President and CIO at Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam, he pioneers innovative approaches to digital transformation that are consistently translated technology investments into business outcomes.
Rahul brings with him diverse, multi-cultural experience from consulting foundation at Ernst & Young (EY), KPMG and successfully driving digital transformation and at global organizations in a capacity. His thought leadership spans digital transformation strategy, emerging technology adoption, and the future of work across Asia-Pacific markets.
He's forward-thinking perspectives on AI, cloud computing, and digital innovation have influenced technology strategies across industries. His insights on digital transformation and technology
Achievements
Digital revenue growth by 20% through implementing programs like EB2B2C, SFA, SAP, and Gen AI Sales Assistant Chatbots. Improved digital maturity from below 80% to 84% on Gartner benchmarks.
Led 2 M&A integrations with Swire Coca-Cola, involving SAP Carveout and applications consolidation resulting in Opex reductions, FTE reductions and synergies meeting business case board paper assumptions.
Led digital supply chain with large greenfield plant set up
Directed EBITDA-enhancing initiatives in finance and digital SC
Competencies
Operates with the velocity and outcome focused strategist. Transformation programs that industry benchmarks place at 18-24 months are delivered in 12.
Design enterprise architecture at the whiteboard level and then land it in production. Built SAP clean core governance, data lake architecture, AI Strategy.
Converts technology capability into language the CFO, CEO and Board use to make decisions. Value proposition with ROI, risk and strategic optionality.
Led technology strategy across India, Vietnam, GCC.