Srikanth Velamakanni is the CEO and co-founder of Fractal, a leading analytics and AI company. With a background in engineering and business administration, Velamakanni has been instrumental in driving Fractal's growth and innovation since its inception in 2000.
Who is the CEO of Fractal?
His career began in the structured debt department at ANZ Investment Bank, followed by a role in ICICI Bank’s structured products group. In 2000, he co-founded Fractal, navigating early challenges to grow the company into a global analytics leader. His strategic vision and leadership have been pivotal in expanding Fractal's international client base and implementing innovative management practices.
Today, Velamakanni serves as the Group Chief Executive and Vice Chairman, steering the company towards continued success in the AI and analytics industry.
Work History
- Fractal - Co-Founder, Group Chief Executive & Executive Vice-Chairman (2016 to Present)
- Fractal - Chief Executive Officer (2000 to 2019)
- Plaksha University - Co-founder & Trustee (2018 to Present)
- ideaForge - Non Executive Chairman (2022 to Present)
- Metro Brands Limited - Independent Director (2021 to Present)
- NIIT Limited - Independent Director (2023 to Present)
- BARC India - Independent Director (2022 to Present)
- NASSCOM - Member, Nasscom Executive Council (EC) (2019 to Present)
- FinalMile Consulting - Chairman Of The Board (2018 to Present)
- Crux Intelligence - Chairman Of The Board (2016 to Present)
- Qure.ai - Founding Chairman Of The Board (2016 to 2022)
- Ministry of Defence of India - Member, AI Task force for Defence for India (2018)
- nasscom - Co Chairman NASSCOM BPM Council (2016 to 2018)
- ICICI - Assistant Manager (1999 to 2000)
- ANZ Investment Bank - Associate (1998 to 1999)
Education History
Srikanth Velamakanni's educational journey began at Kendriya Vidyalaya, where he completed his primary education from 1979 to 1985 and continued there until 1991. He then pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, from 1992 to 1996. Following his undergraduate studies, Velamakanni attended the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, earning a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a focus on Management, Finance, and Marketing between 1996 and 1998. This solid educational foundation has been instrumental in shaping his career and leadership in the analytics and AI industry.
When did Srikanth Velamakanni join Fractal?
Srikanth Velamakanni co-founded Fractal in February 2000, marking the beginning of his journey with the company. He initially took on the role of Chief Executive Officer, a position he held until May 2019. Since then, he has served as the Group Chief Executive and Executive Vice-Chairman. Over the years, Velamakanni has been instrumental in steering Fractal's growth and innovation, contributing to its status as a global leader in the analytics and AI industry. His tenure at Fractal spans over 24 years, reflecting his enduring commitment and leadership in the company.