Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-founder of Fractal, steps in as Chairperson of nasscom at a pivotal moment as the industry accelerates toward AI-led transformation, agentic systems, and deeptech innovation.
His leadership agenda focuses on talent development, intellectual property creation, and responsible AI adoption, aiming to position India as a global hub for next-generation AI and enterprise technology. As AI reshapes industries, building a future-ready workforce and innovation ecosystem is becoming critical.
Velamakanni emphasised that AI is unlocking unprecedented opportunities for businesses to reimagine operations, while Rajesh Nambiar, President of nasscom, highlighted his blend of entrepreneurial vision and AI expertise. Outgoing Chairperson Sindhu Gangadharan noted the industry’s rapid growth and expressed confidence in the next phase of leadership.
This transition reflects a broader shift where industry bodies are playing a key role in guiding AI adoption, policy, and global positioning.Leadership at industry bodies like nasscom is critical in shaping AI strategy, talent readiness, and global competitiveness.
Bottom line: Srikanth Velamakanni’s appointment signals a strong push to position India at the forefront of AI-driven innovation and enterprise transformation.
