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66degrees Welcomes Tanwir Danish as Executive Vice President

In an exciting announcement today, 66degrees, a prominent consultancy specializing in AI, data, and cloud solutions, confirmed the appointment of Tanwir Danish as its new Executive Vice President and Global Head of Data & AI. This critical decision marks a significant step for the company as it aims to enhance its position as a leader in AI-driven enterprise transformation.

With over 20 years of experience in steering global data, AI, and product initiatives, Danish brings with him a proven track record in utilizing technology to drive digital change that supports profitable growth. Prior to joining 66degrees, he served as the Global Solutions and AI Officer at Dentsu’s Global Data Technology division, where he spearheaded innovative AI strategies that improved advertising, marketing, and customer experience management through data-driven insights.

Focused Leadership in AI Transformation

Danish’s new role comes at a time when businesses are increasingly transitioning from experimenting with AI to integrating it meaningfully into their operations. His leadership is expected to accelerate 66degrees’ mission to redefine work through human-centered AI approaches. As highlighted by Ben Kessler, CEO of 66degrees, “We are at an inflection point in data and AI where the focus on how clients are transforming is as vital as what they are transforming.” Danish's expertise will be instrumental in bolstering the company’s capabilities in delivering value quickly for its clients.

Strategic Vision for Growth

One of the key areas of focus for Danish will be to enhance the Data and AI practice, which is currently the firm’s largest and fastest-growing segment. His experience with IP Accelerators, global agentic teams, and tailored vertical solutions aligns perfectly with 66degrees’ objectives to foster sustainable growth and innovation.

To achieve these goals, Danish plans to implement a methodology that revolves around:

• - IP Accelerators: These proprietary tools are designed to streamline complex data and application migrations, significantly reducing time to value and minimizing project risks.
• - Global Agentic Delivery Teams: By assembling teams that blend AI expertise with human intelligence from various regions, 66degrees aims to ensure efficient project delivery and ongoing support that harnesses the best practices in AI.
• - Modular Vertical Solutions: These solutions will apply advanced AI and machine learning expertise across key industries such as healthcare, retail, and financial services, promoting rapid deployment and flexibility as client needs evolve.
• - Change Management Integration: Embedding change management within the transformation process will be critical for fostering AI competency and ensuring an empowered workforce ready for the future.

The Road Ahead for 66degrees

Danish expressed his excitement about joining 66degrees, stating, “As enterprises evolve from AI experimentation to real, scaled impacts, we have an exceptional opportunity to partner with them by leveraging our deep expertise.” His guidance is set to lead the industry towards transforming workflows through agentic AI, ultimately unlocking valuable advancements in productivity and decision-making.

As 66degrees embarks on this new chapter with Tanwir Danish at the helm of its Data and AI practice, clients can expect to see a strengthened commitment to delivering tangible results through cutting-edge, data-driven solutions.

About 66degrees

66degrees is recognized as a leading partner with Google Cloud, working diligently to empower organizations as they navigate the complexities of the AI landscape. With a commitment to technical excellence and a solutions-first mindset, the consultancy provides clients with the tools needed for successful data and AI initiatives. Its unique methodologies blend scalable infrastructure with rapid execution, ensuring that clients achieve sustainable success in their digital transformation journeys.