Chief Business Officer – AI Services

Fastest-growing, AI-focused business unit – helping global enterprises design, deploy, and scale agentic AI across core business operations. They combine an AI Foundry + AI Agents platform stack with industry-focused consulting and delivery pods to deliver outcome-driven AI programs. They operate across Hi-Tech, Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, Retail/CPG, Travel & Hospitality, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment, with vertical GTM pods, reusable accelerators, and large-deal constructs that blend platform, solutions, and services into a single enterprise AI motion.

The Chief Business Officer – AI Services at will report directly to the Chief Growth Officer and serve as the visionary leader responsible for driving the company’s AI strategy. This role is pivotal in positioning as a leader in AI innovation, both internally and externally, by developing AI-centric services and products, and fostering a culture of AI excellence.

Interested in candidates who come from a major IT Services environment, ideally with a strong Indian IT Services pedigree, and should have personally built and scaled significant Data, Cloud and, more recently, AI businesses. Not looking for someone whose background is primarily consulting, delivery, operations or corporate strategy.

• Evangelize AI across the organization and with external stakeholders.

• Develop and launch AI-centric services and products.

• Drive focused sales and delivery initiatives aligned with AI strategy.

• Collaborate with industry and service line teams to deliver growth and profitability.

• Build programs to hire and upskill talent in AI technologies.

• Define and execute AI strategy in alignment with corporate goals.

• Lead the development of AI-based solutions and platforms.

• Oversee dedicated sales and delivery teams focused on AI initiatives.

• Represent in industry forums and client engagements as an AI thought leader.

• Monitor AI trends and ensure the organization remains at the forefront of innovation.

• Work closely with industry vertical teams to identify AI opportunities.

• Partner with service line leaders to integrate AI into existing offerings.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration to accelerate AI adoption and impact.

• Design and implement programs to recruit top AI talent.

• Develop internal training initiatives to upskill existing employees in AI.

• Create a culture of continuous learning and innovation in AI.

• Proven experience in leading AI strategy and execution at scale.

• Strong understanding of AI technologies, platforms, and market trends.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.

• Passion for innovation and driving business transformation through AI.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

- Proven experience as a Chief Business Officer or senior executive in a major IT Services environment, ideally with strong Indian IT Services pedigree

- Personally built and scaled significant Data, Cloud, and AI businesses (not primarily consulting, delivery, operations, or corporate strategy background)

- Industry knowledge across sectors like Hi-Tech, Insurance, Banking, Retail, Travel, Energy, Manufacturing, Media (preferred)