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    Harnath Babu is a prominent technology and business leader with over 22 years of experience, currently serving as Partner and Chief Information Officer at KPMG in India. He is known for his strategic vision, innovation mindset, and commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to drive meaningful business outcomes.

    At KPMG in India, Harnath leads the firm’s digital transformation agenda, overseeing technology strategy, operations, and innovation. Under his leadership, the firm has implemented large-scale technology modernisation initiatives that have elevated service delivery, improved operational agility, and empowered professionals with future-ready tools. He has championed the use of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cloud computing, to enable smarter decision-making and unlock enterprise-wide value.

    Before joining KPMG in India, Harnath held senior leadership roles in the financial services industry, where he launched digital-first ventures and led core transformation programs for legacy institutions. A respected voice in the CIO community, he is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and has been consistently recognised for his impact, including being featured in Forbes Top 30 Technology Leaders in India and the CIO 100 Hall of Fame.

    1. Education & qualification

      Master’s in computer science and management

      MDP Project Management from IIM Ahmedabad

    2. Professional associations

      Harnath is not only a successful business leader but has also been an efficacious speaker who has inspired thousands with his notable thought-leadership articles and webinars. His words have been published in some leading publications, including Forbes, the Economic Times, the Indian Express and more.

      His exemplary career has been validated by some of the leading awarding organisations in India and internationally, winning him numerous awards including Forbes Top 30 Technology Leaders in India, CIO 100 Hall of Fame, IDC, CIO Power List, DynamicCIO, Infosec Maestro, DataQuest, DataCon, and more over the years.