Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra Limited has announced the appointment of Devendra Sharnagat as Senior Vice President of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Before this appointment, Sharnagat served as the Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) at Mahindra Finance.
With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Sharnagat brings a wealth of experience in AI, digital transformation, and analytics. Before joining Mahindra Group, he played pivotal roles at Kotak Mahindra Bank including Senior Executive Vice President (Head of Data and Analytics) where he drove data-led marketing and customer management initiatives. His association with HDFC Bank in leadership roles such as Deputy Vice President (Analytical Marketing) helped him hone his skills in Analytical Marketing.
Mahindra & Mahindra has been progressively integrating AI into its business strategy to maintain its competitive edge. With Sharnagat at the helm, the company aims to deepen its AI capabilities, enabling smarter decision-making, predictive analytics, and automation to improve productivity and reduce operational costs. His expertise in data and analytics will enable Mahindra to integrate AI across various verticals, from manufacturing and supply chain optimization to enhancing customer experiences and sustainability efforts.
The appointment reflects Mahindra’s proactive approach to preparing its business for the future by fostering a culture of innovation and digital transformation.
