When passion meets purpose, transformation follows — and Ritesh Chaudhari embodies that spirit. As Head of Digital Business for Henkel India & Pakistan, and Innovation Lead for IMEA countries, he has spent his career turning technology into tangible business value across Industry verticals of Manufacturing, Consumer Business, Banking & Financial Industry.

Ritesh has spearheaded AI, IIoT, Machine Learning, Block Chain and Automation initiatives like Industry 4.0 & B2B Marketplace that not only accelerated Henkel’s digital maturity but also shaped new business models and revenue streams.

From winning global awards like CIO Excellence conferred by Confederation of Indian Industry and European Hackathon-Xathon, to help establish GCCs, Shared services, Customer Experience Centers, etc and spreading the culture of digital innovation across continents, his journey is a masterclass in digital leadership.

Equally passionate about people, Ritesh mentors startups and students, helping them build scalable tech-driven businesses. One of the Start-up, he mentors has received a letter of appreciation from the Prime Minister of India as well.

He has also been driving Digital in Industries and Govt Policy Making by being part of workstreams of Industry forums like PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry & Supply Chain Practitioners Council.

His belief that “learning never stops” keeps him grounded and inspired — whether he’s innovating at work, mentoring a founder, or running marathons across cities.

At the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and human potential — Ritesh stands as a true changemaker for the digital age.