Viral Tripathi is a seasoned global technology executive specialising in digital transformation leveraging AI, Cloud, and Data. He is the Global CIO at Ascendion, a leading AI-first digital engineering and IT service company under the Collabera Holdings group. After joining Collabera in 2019, Viral served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and then as the Global CIO, driving a comprehensive digital transformation journey. He helped orchestrate the carve-out of Ascendion alongside the company’s founder and CEO, deploying and operationalizing core IT systems. His global background, strong business acumen and expertise in Generative AI and other emerging technologies have allowed Viral to remain at the forefront of technology trends and business strategies, cultivate high-performing teams and prioritise customer-centric experiences. Proficient in IT strategy, M and As, and digital transformation, Viral has a proven track record of driving business growth and organisational success. Prior to Ascendion and Collabera, Viral held a number of senior positions at KPMG and The Associated Press in both the UK and US. As part of these roles, he led global technical teams and optimised workflow to improve productivity, oversaw large IT M and A engagements, and advised CXOs of large multinationals.