Aokah Forms a New Advisory Board to Enhance Global Operational Strategy
In a significant move to bolster its strategic framework, Aokah, a pioneer in AI-driven intelligence and orchestration for global capability centers, has announced the establishment of its advisory board. This initiative aims to enhance the operational and financial effectiveness of businesses through the expertise of renowned leaders in the fields of business transformation, global business services (GBS), finance, and organizational performance.
The newly formed advisory board comprises an impressive roster of seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. Steve Rudderham has been appointed as the chair of the board. Known for his exceptional leadership in GBS and operational excellence, Rudderham has led transformative initiatives in major organizations such as Carrier, AkzoNobel, Kellogg, and Genpact. His background will provide invaluable insights into shaping Aokah's future direction.
Accompanying Rudderham on the board are several distinguished figures:
- - Mark Bretton, MBE TD DL FCIEx: The former managing director at Accenture and vice president at Tata Consultancy Services has extensive experience in transformation leadership across shared services and enterprise modernizations.
- - Mohit Bhatia: With his past role as Senior Vice President responsible for global service centers at Maersk, Bhatia has overseen large-scale financial and operational activities, offering Aokah a critical perspective on private and public enterprise strategies.
- - Carla Lapa Pinto: An executive coach and advisor specializing in business transformation and operational excellence, Pinto's experience with companies like Deloitte and Nestlé will help guide Aokah towards a human-centered approach in organizational strategy.
- - Tom Champion: With a robust background in finance across multinational corporations funded by private equity, Champion adds depth to the board's financial governance, ensuring that Aokah's strategy aligns with real-world execution.
Atul Vashistha, CEO of Aokah, emphasized the importance of the advisory board in advancing Aokah's operational intelligence layer, stating, "The global capability centers are evolving from mere cost centers to strategic value drivers within enterprises. The collective expertise of our advisory board will ensure Aokah significantly impacts businesses worldwide."
Rudderham echoed the sentiment, articulating the importance of transforming business strategies into actionable and coordinated executions. He stated, "Aokah is addressing a vital business need by translating strategic objectives into actionable operations with resilience and performance at the core."
The formation of this advisory board highlights Aokah's commitment to integrating AI-powered orchestration with seasoned business expertise. The company plans to announce the appointment of two additional leaders to the board in the coming months, further expanding its strategic ecosystem.
About Aokah
Aokah is a leading operational intelligence platform powered by AI, specifically designed for global capability centers and distributed enterprise operations. By integrating geographic intelligence, talent analytics, vendor orchestration, program governance, and real-time risk monitoring into a single operational layer, Aokah empowers organizations to implement and scale capabilities with speed, discipline, and confidence. Visit
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