Vijay Sethi is a renowned board member, management advisor, and evangelist for digital transformation and sustainability, with over three decades of distinguished experience across industries. He is best known for his leadership roles at Hero MotoCorp, where he served as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). His multifaceted leadership journey also includes tenures at Ranbaxy and Tata Consultancy Services, giving him a rich perspective on business strategy, technology enablement, people development, and community impact.

An advocate of emerging technologies, Vijay has championed the use of Cloud, Mobility, Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and cybersecurity to drive digital transformation across large enterprises. He has conceptualized and led end-to-end IT transformation programs, implemented future-ready digital roadmaps, and played a key role in building organizational resilience through employee engagement and talent development initiatives. His parallel contributions to CSR and sustainability programs have further demonstrated his commitment to holistic business leadership.

Vijay Sethi is widely regarded as one of India’s foremost technology leaders. His accolades include the Lifetime Achievement Award, CIO of the Year, CIO Hall of Fame, Global CIO, Super League CIO, Champion CIO, and Digital Icon of India, among many others. He has also been recognized as India’s Most Innovative CSR Leader, reflecting his deep-rooted commitment to responsible business practices.

Beyond his corporate roles, Vijay continues to shape industry discourse through his leadership in professional associations. He currently serves as Chairman of SAP India User Group (INDUS) and has previously chaired key committees of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), including IT and CSR committees. He has also been a part of various national panels and working groups of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), FICCI, and the National CSR Network, contributing his expertise to policy discussions, sustainability frameworks, and digital economy initiatives.