MUMBAI: Capgemini is making a serious statement in the AI world, and they’ve just hired the right person to back it up. Shashi Prabha Singh, a digital transformation maestro, has stepped into the role of vice president - data and AI. Effective March 2025, Singh will be the mastermind behind driving AI-powered growth and cutting-edge data strategies for the global tech consultancy.

If there’s anyone who knows their way around AI, data, and digital transformation, it’s Singh. She has built an enviable career, seamlessly navigating the worlds of machine learning, AI, and digital strategy like a chess grandmaster plotting her next move. With leadership stints at Tietoevry, WNS, and Tata Consultancy Services, she has spearheaded large-scale transformations, managed P&L for businesses exceeding 500+ professionals, and incubated AI Centres of Excellence from scratch.

In her latest gig at Capgemini, Singh is all set to supercharge AI and data-driven innovation, ensuring that businesses don’t just collect data but actually know what to do with it. She aims to leverage AI and GenAI to create groundbreaking digital solutions, making businesses smarter, faster, and more efficient.

Beyond her corporate prowess, Singh is an influential mentor at Nasscom GenAI Foundry, where she nurtures emerging AI startups, turning their ambitious ideas into industry-changing realities. Whether it’s guiding AI-driven business strategies or launching next-gen digital products, she brings an unparalleled blend of leadership and innovation.

With the digital revolution accelerating, Singh’s appointment signals that Capgemini is not just riding the AI wave, they’re determined to lead it.