Mumbai: Vaibhav Palan has been appointed as the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) at Tata Projects, where he will drive digital transformation and technological advancements for the company. His role will focus on leveraging technology for transformative solutions in infrastructure and nation-building.
Prior to this role, Vaibhav was Head of Digital Products and Technology APAC and Vice President at Holcim Global Digital Hub. He played a crucial role in leading digital strategies and enhancing technological capabilities across the region. Before Holcim, he served as Corporate Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Head of Technology & Digital Transformation at Piramal Enterprises Limited, where he spearheaded digital transformation initiatives and established a Center of Excellence for technology. His 25 years long career also includes leadership roles at Mercator Solutions FZE, Cox & Kings, and NIIT Technologies (Sabre Corporation), focusing on product development, technology strategy, and offshore development.
Vaibhav holds a Master’s degree in Information Management from Welingkar Institute of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Bhavans College – Mumbai University. He has obtained multiple certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Certified ScrumMaster, and Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner from IBM.
Recognized for his expertise in operations management, technology strategy, and product development, Vaibhav’s leadership is expected to drive digital innovation at Tata Projects.
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