Mr. Ali Katkhada

Group Chief Information Officer

Mr. Ali Katkhada joined Depa Group as Head of IT in January 2007 and became Chief Information Officer in August 2016. Before Depa, he led application development teams in Oregon, USA, serving both federal and private sectors. Mr. Katkhada is a visionary leader with extensive international experience in driving business transformation through technology. He specializes in defining and executing Corporate Innovation Strategy and Digital Vision, with a strong focus on process simplification, harmonization, and automation. His expertise extends to business planning, digital strategy, IT governance, enterprise architecture, and systems integration.

A passionate advocate for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Mr. Katkhada is deeply involved in exploring the impact of emerging technologies like blockchain and DeFi on business sustainability. His hands-on approach and strong interpersonal skills enable him to lead cross-functional teams in diverse environments effectively.

Mr. Katkhada holds a Doctorate in Artificial Intelligence and a Master of Engineering & Technology Management from Portland State University, USA. He also possesses a range of professional certifications, including those in ITIL, PMP, AWS, Blockchain, and GDPR.