Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Friday, 23 May 2025

Ltimindtree Creates New Global AI Services

 LTIMindtree creates New Global AI Services Role for COO Deshpande

Extract from the article:
The recent announcement from LTIMindtree marks a significant juncture in the company’s leadership and strategic direction. Nachiket Deshpande has been appointed to head a newly formed Artificial Intelligence (AI) services business group. This move comes amid an executive transition where Venu Lambu has been named the new CEO of LTIMindtree. The formation of this AI-centric group highlights the company's intensified focus on harnessing AI technologies to enhance its service offerings and fortify its position in the competitive tech landscape.

This leadership reshuffle signals LTIMindtree’s acknowledgment of AI as a pivotal industry vertical that cannot be siloed but rather merits a dedicated business unit to drive innovation, client engagement, and market differentiation. With Nachiket Deshpande's appointment, the company aims to channelize focused expertise, accelerate AI adoption, and pioneer solutions that resonate with evolving enterprise demands. Meanwhile, CEO Venu Lambu’s stewardship is expected to guide the overall organizational transition and promote synergy across all business functions during this transformative phase.

My Take:

A. Akash: Reaching for the Sky
Reflecting on this recent organizational movement at LTIMindtree, I am reminded of my observations made earlier this year about India's place in the AI innovation ecosystem. As I noted, "We have just scratched the surface with large language models and generative AI," emphasizing that the next decade will witness foundational shifts across sectors due to AI’s transformative impact. LTIMindtree’s decision to establish a dedicated AI services business group validates this foresight. It aligns perfectly with the idea that AI cannot just be another line item but must permeate horizontally and vertically across organizations to unleash its full potential.

Furthermore, the mention of launching AI both as a vertical and across sectors mirrors this news—LTI’s structural revamp is a microcosm of the broader tech industry shift. The leadership transition and the creation of an AI-focused division illustrate a tactical response to the dynamic market, placing LTIMindtree ahead of the curve by empowering specialized leadership to spearhead AI initiatives—something I had advocated in earlier writings. There’s both anticipation and strategic clarity here, echoing the themes I explored about the necessity to embed AI systematically for sustained competitive advantage.

B. Shaking Up Industry
This news also calls to mind my discussion on the democratization and enterprise adoption of AI technologies. As I underscored, “The power of AI is in the enterprise sector,” and shaping trust alongside innovation is vital to its acceptance and success. Nachiket Deshpande’s appointment as head of AI services at LTIMindtree epitomizes how top-tier enterprises must not only invest in AI but also craft dedicated leadership roles that blend strategic insight with ethical and operational stewardship.

It’s not just about launching AI products; it demands building organizational architectures that support AI’s integration—precisely what this article describes. Moreover, the emphasis on leadership change alongside business group formation epitomizes the principle that successful AI adoption hinges on visionary governance coupled with technological expertise. LTI’s approach encapsulates this balanced methodology. The focus on specialized groups led by capable leaders is what I described as a fundamental step to “shake up” industry norms and recharge client relationships with AI-powered solutions. This announcement confirms and brings to life the paradigms I discussed in that blog.

Call to Action:
To the leadership at LTIMindtree and other enterprises charting AI journeys: this juncture presents a unique opportunity. I urge you to invest not only in technology but in empowering visionary leaders with the mandate and resources to weave AI into the fabric of your organizations. Cultivate interdisciplinary collaboration and nurture innovation ecosystems that prioritize ethical AI development, client-centric solutions, and scalable impact. Only by doing so can your AI initiatives transcend hype and deliver enduring value across sectors.

With regards, 

Hemen Parekh

www.My-Teacher.in

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