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With a collective leadership experience spanning over a century, we specialize in propelling global organizations from their nascent stages to flourishing multimillion-dollar enterprises. Our unparalleled leadership diversity, characterized by a rich tapestry of cultures and expertise, stands as a distinctive asset. This diversity equips small to medium-sized organizations with the precise mentorship needed to navigate and fuel their growth journey effectively.
STRATEGIC ADVISORS
Phil Dayalu
With over 25 years of expertise in Product, Technology, and Information Security, Phil Dayalu has emerged as a seasoned Digital Leader. Throughout his extensive career, he has consistently showcased a remarkable ability to drive digital transformation and foster innovation in diverse sectors, including Financial Services, Technology (SaaS, PaaS, Hybrid Software), Higher Education, Insurance, and the Non-Profit domain.
In recent key roles, Phil has held positions at the forefront of industry leadership. Notably, he served as the Senior Vice President at Fidelity Investments, where he led Product & Engineering in Digital Assets, along with overseeing Client Care & Engagement Platforms. His leadership journey also includes significant roles at New World Systems, Vertafore, and KCS, where he held positions as General Manager and Vice President-CTO, respectively.
Phil’s expertise lies in developing globally scaled digital ecosystems, placing a strong emphasis on omni-channel development. His strategic prowess is evident in the successful deployment of AI-powered solutions and the establishment of robust technological platforms. Beyond his technical acumen, Phil’s exceptional communication skills and a track record of delivering success at every organizational level have established him as a vital asset to executive teams and boards of directors.
Al Holmes
Al Holmes is an experienced Information Technology veteran with over 25+ years leading the engineering efforts of multiple companies in various digitally charged industries. Media (Traditional TV, Online, VOD), Marketing Automation, Pharma, Labor, Non-profit, and Global Healthcare. Al’s expertise in enterprise architecture, global distributed services, big data analytics, professional services management, combined with his relentless pursuit of success, and unique communications skills, has made him an invaluable asset to many executive management teams and board of directors. Recent positions – Quality Health, Inc. / CTO-VP Operations, Sapient / VP Technology, Comedy Central/Viacom, CTO Promotions.com / CTO Big White Wall.
Dr. Kris Lakshmanan
Dr. Kris Lakshmanan, with an impressive tenure of over 25 years in technology and senior management, serves as a pivotal Strategic Advisor. His journey includes founding and scaling businesses in the telecom and healthcare payments industries, and currently leading a fintech company specializing in card processing and issuing. Beyond his executive roles, Kris has a profound impact through his advisory work, particularly in guiding fintech and payment startups. His approach to advising centers on leveraging his deep industry insights and technological expertise to foster innovation and strategic growth.
Kris’s background is equally distinguished, featuring technical and leadership positions at companies like Bellcore and d2m solutions, as well as The Macaluso Group. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from The Ohio State University, reflecting his strong foundation in both the practical and theoretical aspects of technology and business. Dr. Lakshmanan’s strategic advice is highly sought after for its depth, drawing from his comprehensive experience and success in the industry.
Sanjiv Agarwal
Seasoned Digital Leader with Over 25 Years of Experience in Product and Technology Engineering, Financial Services, and *Fintech Startups*
With over 25 years of expertise in Product, Technology, and Information Security, Sanjiv has emerged as a trailblazer in the digital landscape. His dynamic career showcases his unparalleled ability to drive digital transformation and innovation across various sectors, particularly in Financial Services, Technology (SaaS, PaaS, Blockchain), and Fintech Startups.
Sanjiv’s recent roles highlight his exceptional leadership in the blockchain and crypto space. As Head of Engineering at GammaX, a seed-funded decentralized crypto exchange, he played a crucial role in establishing the platform as a top cryptocurrency exchange. Similarly, at AscendEx, his strategic vision supported over 150 blockchain projects and catered to over a million users globally.
His leadership journey extends to notable positions at Instinet (a Nomura Bank subsidiary), where he developed a flagship trading platform for institutional investors, facilitating billions of dollars in daily trades of equities, options, and futures. At Lehman Brothers, he led the development of a unified electronic trading application for Fixed Income securities, and at SIAC (a subsidiary of NYSE), he made significant contributions to electronic trading advancements.
Sanjiv’s expertise lies in creating globally scaled digital ecosystems with a focus on high-frequency, low-latency trading systems. His strategic insight has driven the successful deployment of AI-powered solutions and the establishment of robust technological platforms. His exceptional communication skills and proven track record of delivering success at all organizational levels have made him an invaluable asset to executive teams and boards of directors.
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