Kumar R Parakala Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Sydney, Au

GHD is a leading professional service company with 12,000 employees serving clients across the energy, water, and government sectors. Following the acquisition of Technova in 2017, Kumar joined GHD’s Executive Management Team to steward its long-term strategy and operating roadmap. Recognizing a meaningful untapped opportunity for the digital transformation of the $200B architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector, Kumar spearheaded the launch of GHD Digital – a specialized agency under the GHD banner – in 2018.Leading all aspects of the agency’s strategic plan, operating setup, and go-to-market, Kumar mobilized efforts across geographies and service lines to ideate distinct value propositions, launch 40+ service offerings, and assemble a high-caliber team across technical delivery, sales, and account management functions. After its inception with a modest team of 20 in 2018, Kumar led the company’s growth to 700+ professionals working in 86 offices across nine countries globally. Today, these professionals are comprised of diverse data scientists, innovation advisors, design thinkers, AR/VR specialists, and cybersecurity experts who collaborate to drive tangible, long-term benefits for clients via innovative, out-of-the-box solutions. Highlights► Achieved a 45% CAGR growth over the last five years and positioned energy, water, infrastructure, and government clients for the early adoption and integration of digital and AI into core operations. ►Accelerated the business and digital transformation journeys with 60+ solutions through 500 client engagements across nine countries, with a satisfaction rate of 95%.►Elevated the agency to the #1 industry leader position and amplified the brand by consistently producing 130+ thought leadership articles.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Technova was established in 2015 as a niche advisory firm delivering digital transformation services to SMEs and large corporates. Identifying a gap between the strategy and execution capabilities of incumbent professional services firms, Kumar launched Technova to provide an integrated, one-stop shop for clients seeking both the ‘what’ and the ‘how’ of business transformation.Over two years of operations, Technova advised the Boards and C-level leadership teams of 100+ clients on key aspects of digital strategy planning, prioritization of digital investments, and end-to-end customer journey design to drive progress toward specific client objectives. Clients also entrusted the company with mission-critical strategic matters, including developing organic/M&A growth plans and turnaround mandates following periods of technology, regulatory, or competitive disruption in their industry. Technova’s services were split into four verticals.► Digital Board/CEO Advisory► Customer Experience Effectiveness► Bimodal IT► Digital Strategy and ExecutionHighlights: ► Technova served 10+ clients with revenues between $150M-$4B► Successful exit to GHD in 2017 and inception of GHD Digital► Recepient of 2016 Digital Distruptor and International Professional of Year Awards by SEARCC-ACS

Toronto, On, Ca

As one of the founding partners of the Global IT Advisory (ITA) practice in 2005, Kumar was a core member of the global executive team that led the growth of the practice to 12,000+ staff across 30 countries, 700+ partners, and peak annual revenues of $3B+. Kumar was also a founding partner of the CIO Advisory, Outsourcing and Shared Services, IT Strategy & Performance, and Information Protection & Business Resilience practices. Over the course of 15 years with the firm, his clients transcended across industries and geographies, and included some of the world’s most prominent multinationals across sectors including:► Financial Services: NAB – Macquarie Bank – ANZ Bank – Goldman Sachs – CLSA – Societe Generale – JP Morgan – AIG – Standard Chartered – RBS – Bank Negara – Bursa Malaysia►Technology & Telecom: Cisco – HP – Dell – Siemens – TCS – Oracle – Microsoft – Airtel – BT – Optus► Energy and Utility: Petrofac – Shell and Petronas – NOL – AOL – Transnet – Schneider-ElectricKumar also served across progressively senior roles and held positions on several national and international KPMG committees, namely:► Managing Partner/ Head of Digital Consulting ► Managing Partner/Head of IT Advisory, Europe, Middle-East, Africa and India► Chief Operating Officer, Advisory► Global Head of CIO Advisory ► Global Head of Sourcing & Shared Services► Global Chief Operating Officer, IT Advisory► Chairman of the EMA IT Advisory Board ► Chairman of the Global CIO Advisory Steering Group ► Chairman of the Global Sourcing Leadership team► Chairman of Australia-India Business Practice, Asia Markets► Chairman of Partner Selection Committee, Advisory► Member of Global Executive Leadership Team, Technology Advisory► Member of EMA Executive Leadership Team, Advisory► Member of the Advisory Executive Team in India

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Gurugram, Haryana, In

Responsible for the management of the Advisory business with 75 partners and 3,000 consultants

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Elected by the Congress representing 20,000 members of the Society to serve as the Chairman and National President with responsibilities for enhancing the profile of the Society as the peak professional body, evaluating CEO performance as the Chairman of the Board, and serving as the key spokesperson for the industry and advisor to Federal & State Ministers.

Brisbane, Queensland, Au

Served as the CIO of three government agencies, including the Department of Tourism, Sporting and Racing, Department of Tourism, Small Business and Industry, and Department of State Development. Served as the member of the Queensland Government CIO Council.

Amp, Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management

Master Of Information Systems, Management

Master Of Science (Honours), Economics