Shrikant Dash, spanning multiple decades in the world’s most progressive market leaders, has joined the firm to build its capability in its new AI practice. Considered a pioneering executive leader in AI, ML, and CRM solutions at scale.

Shrikant Dash

As a former C-suite Executive in four F500 companies, Shrikant brings extensive insights to Boards, CEOs, and functional leaders on how to design, hire and deliver world class leadership in functions dependent on AI and ML: Analytics, Compliance, Risk, Data, Marketing, Growth. The authenticity of Shrikant’s experience will quickly help Boards and CEOs wade through hype and reality, creating value, and improving organizational effectiveness.

Builds Capability in Executive Acquisition and Organizational Advisory

“Having the depth of Shrikant’s leadership experience at scale is a game changer for our clients. We can immediately advise clients on how new AI/ML technologies can be structured into existing teams, assess and develop leadership as well as organization structures. As a testament to his advisory capability, Shrikant was Chief Analytics Officer and Head of Marketing Technology & Operations for the Global Consumer Bank at Citigroup, and a member of the GCB executive committee”, said Jeff DeFazio, Managing Partner, and Founder.

Shrikant leadership experience strengthens the firm’s ability to accurately identify and assess Chief Data Officers, Compliance, Risk, and CISO leaders in Executive Search leveraging the firm’s IP process. His existing Board of Directors experience deepens the firm’s Organizational Advisory capability, helping Boards and CEOs navigate the burgeoning field. As an example, he has been a nominated board director for MasterCard Europe, Discover’s Asia subsidiary, as well as Goldfish Bank in the UK and is/was a strategic advisor to several companies including Brewer Lane Ventures, Discrete Kernel Systems, and Tech4th Solutions.

Three Decades Operating Experience Leading Analytics, Risk & CRM Operations

Prior to Citi, Shrikant held several functional, operating and P&L leadership roles at General Electric, Morgan Stanley, and most recently, Discover Financial Services, where he served as Senior Vice President of Decision Management, and a member of its management committee. “He’s one of the very rare, true pioneers in the field having significant leadership experience in AI/ML, and in CRM solutions, from his early work building a global analytics solutions business for General Electric Company in the 1990s”, said DeFazio.

“The multi decade operating experiences of all the partners at Carpe Diem was quite important. Here, I am working side by side with like-minded colleagues focused on solving complex client problems be it at scale, or emerging businesses. They think and behave like operating leaders, not consultants. The culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability to clients and colleagues is consistent with my values”, said Shrikant.

Shrikant has a B.A. (Honors) degree from Ravenshaw University, a M.A. from the University of Hyderabad, and an A.M., Ph.D. from the University of Rochester. He holds several US patents in the area of financial services intelligent decisioning.

About Carpe Diem Global Partners

Carpe Diem Partners

Carpe Diem Global Partners is a bespoke consultancy focused on Talent Advisory Services across Talent Management, Leadership Development and Organizational Advisory Services. The firm works closely with Boards, Chief Executives and Senior-Level Executives, advising Public, Private and Investor-backed companies on leadership imperatives. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA with national and global experience. For more information, contact us at info@carpediempartners.com.