Ramesh is an Associate Partner in KPMG in India’s Technology Transformation practice with over two decades of experience helping organisations transform customer experiences, modernise operations, and accelerate business growth through technology-led innovation. He advises clients across banking and financial services, insurance, manufacturing, retail, FMCG, automotive, energy and utilities, and technology sectors, delivering transformation programmes that align business strategy, customer needs, and emerging technologies.

      A technology transformation professional with extensive experience in design-led innovation, Ramesh has successfully led large-scale global engineering, automation, digital transformation, and CAPEX initiatives spanning strategy, design, implementation, and adoption. His expertise includes Digital Experience Design (DXD), customer experience transformation, service design, design thinking, product innovation, accessibility, and AI-enabled business transformation.

      Having partnered with over 200 organisations, he has helped enterprises reimagine products, services, and customer journeys by applying human-centred design, process enhancement, automation, and data-driven insights to create differentiated and scalable business outcomes. His diverse experience across industries and business functions enables him to bridge strategy, technology, and customer experience to deliver measurable impact.

      A strong advisor to business and technology leaders, Ramesh facilitates innovation and transformation programs that convert customer insights and emerging technologies into sustainable competitive advantage. He is also an active mentor to startups and innovation ecosystems, helping shape next-generation products, services, and business models for the future.

      1. Area of expertise

        Innovation and design thinking

        Human-centred design

        Digital Experience Design (DXD)

        Customer Experience (CX)

        Service design

        Digital transformation

        Process automation

        AI-enabled transformation

      2. Education & qualification

        Engineering Graduate

        Post Graduate qualification in Business Management and Marketing

        Executive education in Design Thinking and Digital Platforms

        Professional Development in AI, Digital Transformation, Product Innovation, and Customer Experience Strategy

      3. Accreditations

        Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance

        Design Thinking Coach and Facilitator

        Human-Centred Design (HCD) Practitioner

        Google UX Design Professional Certificate

        MATRIZ Level 1 Certified Practitioner

        DGCA Certified Remote Pilot

      4. Professional associations

        Member, Innovation Management Standards Working Group (ISO 56002)

        Member, Service Desk Institute (SDI)

        Industry Jury Member for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs

        Contributor to Human-Centred Design, Service Design, and Digital Transformation Communities