Mac Karlekar

Experienced digital-transformation leader and founder: Mac runs Formula2GX, positioning himself as a strategist and practitioner who helps organisations navigate digital change and emerging technologies. theorg+2

Senior-practice and programme background across large service firms: his career includes leadership roles in HCL Digital Services (Digital Practice Lead) and prior consultancy and programme work referenced with firms such as Accenture Digital, Deloitte and TCS. clay

Founder and local-commerce advocate: he founded ComeLetsBuyLocal, an initiative to strengthen connections between local consumers and businesses, and has held company appointments related to that effort. clay+1

Public speaker and writer on digital topics: he has spoken at industry events (e.g., Gamification Europe) and produced digital transformation briefings (FutureTechNow), and publishes longer-form pieces on Medium. gamification-europe+2

Community involvement and a publicly reported personal incident: sources describe his volunteer and community activity and report that he and his family were victims of an arson attack in the UK that police investigated as a hate crime, which has been covered in multiple news outlets. ndtv+2