Karthikeyan Krishnan

Karthikeyan Krishnan is a seasoned leader in the IT outsourcing space with over 28 years of experience, primarily with Microland Limited. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Geo Leader for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, where he is responsible for driving growth, sales, and delivery. His tenure at Microland, which began in 2003, has seen him in various critical leadership roles, including CIO, CMO (Interim), and SVP for ANZ operations, showcasing a deep and extensive career within the organization. microland+1

Known for his expertise in AI and digital transformation, Karthikeyan is a results-oriented technologist who seeks to understand and resolve pain points in digital experiences. He actively champions CIO voices and explores how AI-First networks can lead to predictive, autonomous infrastructure and improved business outcomes, often speaking on these topics at industry events. microland+1

Karthikeyan emphasizes continuous learning and professional development. He completed a Global Executive MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School (2020-2022) while managing a dual role at Microland, highlighting his commitment to structured learning and enhancing his planning, decision-making, and critical thinking skills. He also previously founded and successfully exited two IT ventures before joining Microland. linkedin+1

He is a founding member of Blend, a London-based leadership community. In this capacity, he engages in cross-industry conversations and collaborates with senior leaders from diverse backgrounds to explore topics like Generative AI and cognitive diversity, demonstrating his interest in broader leadership and technological innovation beyond his primary role. facebook+1