Manufacturing
Technology, Information and Media
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Financial Services
Hospitals and Health Care
Professional Services
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Surajit Basak

Chief Information Digital Officer/Chief AI Data Officer with Global Portfolio

About Me

Strategic and results-driven international leader with over 27 years of experience in digital transformation, pre-sales, customer success, data governance, AI/ML platforms, and enterprise intelligence within manufacturing, supply chain, Logistics, health-care logistics, and financial product industries of fortune 100/500 categories. Adept at driving strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) integration, aligning business objectives with cutting-edge technological solutions. Proven expertise in change management, stakeholder engagement, and leading cross-functional, multicultural teams to deliver impactful business outcomes. Services Offered ---------------------------- 1. Lead Digital Transformation at a Global scale for multi national companies in a matrix environment, end-to-end completion from strategy to execution with guaranteed Return on Investment 2.Provide strategic consulting to C-level executives focusing on Industry 4.0, Logistics 4.0 initiatives, Enterprise Cloud and AI Strategies 3. Develop and execute tailored roadmap in Global Freight strategies, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Network Optimization and Warehouse Automation including smart facility to enhance operational efficiency. 4.Assist clients in integrating predictive and generative AI solutions, including humanoid robots and IOT to drive innovation and operational excellence 5.Guide manufacturing and supply chain executives at C-level and intuitional Investors for ERP selection and implementations 6.Design strategies for Health-Care logistics globally and helping teams to execute with ROI 7. Design successful strategies for enterprises in Corporate Performance Management, Electronic Vehicles transport, Enterprise Intelligence (including Snowflake and Databricks data engineering), Agentic AI Orchestration (multiple vendor implementation) and Shipping/Logistics (Ground, Ocean, Air) digitization 8.Build strong team with multiple cultures, onsite-offshore-nearshore models, lead with Safe Agile structure with guaranteed success

Jurisdiction

Netherlands | Germany | United States | Spain | United Kingdom | Poland | Portugal | Sweden | Luxembourg | Italy | India | United Arab Emirates

Notable Employer

  • Chief Information Digital Officer at Consulting
  • Division CIO/Senior Director EMEAI – Digital Business Transformation, OT&IT at United Parcel Services
  • Global Director/Manager - Business Operations, IT & Digital Transformation at Avery Dennison
  • Program Manager / Account Manager/ Principal Architect at ING Bank (via Cognizant)
  • Digital Strategy Account Manager and IT Consultant at Goldman Sachs (via Infosys Consulting)

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Chief Information Digital OfficerNotable
2025 - Present

-Executive Consultant, C-level and Institutional Advisor -Provided strategic consulting to C-level executives focusing on Industry 4.0, Logistics 4.0 initiatives, Enterprise Cloud and AI Strategies ·Developed tailored roadmaps that ensured guaranteed ROI through Digital Transformation with ERP (SAP S4 Hana, Oracle) and CRM solutions Salesforce ·Leveraged expertise in Global Freight strategies, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Network Optimization and Warehouse Automation including smart facility to enhance operational efficiency. ·Assisted clients in integrating predictive and generative AI solutions, including humanoid robots and IOT to drive innovation and operational excellence ·Guided manufacturing and supply chain executives at C-level and intuitional Investors for ERP, CRM selection and implementations ·Build & executed strategic roadmaps and advised global companies in HealthCare logistics and large scale M&A activities in Logistics for successful ROI ·Designed successful strategies for enterprises in Agentic AI (multiple vendors implemented), Electronic Vehicle, Enterprise Intelligence (Snowflake and Databricks Data Engineering) and Shipping/Logistics (Ground, Ocean, Air) digitization

Division CIO/Senior Director EMEAI – Digital Business Transformation, OT&ITNotable
2018 - 2025

Directed 3 full-scale SAP S4/HANA implementations across EMEAI, integrating modules such as FI, CO, PP, MM, SD, and more, with CRM (Salesforce) and AI-enabled analytics (Datasphere, SAP Joule Copilot). ·Spearheaded the design and delivery of Logistics-as-a-Service solutions, including cloud-based transportation, warehousing, and healthcare systems. ·Hands-on experience with SAP Integration Suite (CPI), SAP PI/PO, BTP, or third-party middleware (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Apache Camel, etc.), SAP RISE selection, architect and implementation ·Led innovation programs with Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, RPA, AI/ML, and blockchain for factory automation and supply chain optimization. ·Managed a P&L of $300M and a multicultural team of 250+ spanning multiple geographies. ·Developed Enterprise Intelligence initiatives, integrating data lake-house architectures and AI capabilities, improving operations, sales, and customer experience. ·Delivered sustainable solutions aligned with SDGs, including RFID systems, robotics, and predictive analytics for operational efficiency.

Global Director/Manager - Business Operations, IT & Digital TransformationNotable
2010 - 2018

· Led 3 full ERP implementation (Greenfield and Brownfield - multiple vendors) and supply chain integrations, improving manufacturing and financial operations. · Directed cross-border M&A integrations, aligning business processes and IT systems. · Championed AI-driven solutions, enhancing demand planning, procurement, and logistics efficiency. Developed data-driven financial models, optimizing revenue generation and cost management.

Program Manager / Account Manager/ Principal ArchitectNotable
2006 - 2010

Managed large-scale digital transformation programs in finance, implementing predictive analytics for wholesale and retail banking Spearheaded ERP transitions (Oracle Financials, SAP ECC), aligning OT and IT systems with evolving regulatory and business needs. Provided strategic leadership for data analytics, risk assessment, and financial modeling.

Digital Strategy Account Manager and IT ConsultantNotable
2003 - 2006

-Delivered consulting services in Application Development, data governance, and business transformation for Investment Banking and Prime Brokerage for GoldmanSachs ·Designed data architectures and enterprise intelligence frameworks for global financial institution ·Spearheaded Application Management programs and global teams

Engineer & Assistant Manager
1999 - 2003

·Led SAP and online banking transformation projects, improving financial services and compliance. Led the SAP & online banking program for agricultural institution by transforming technology to business needs with focus on SAP’s Finance, Manufacturing and Sales solutions

Skills

Core skills1
Languages2

Skills

Digital Media Strategy, Leadership, Data Integration, Mergers And Acquisitions, Transportation Management Systems, Stakeholder Management, Executive Leadership, Agile Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Internal Communications

Languages

English
Dutch

Services