CIO perspectives that shape the future of enterprise transformation
Founder & Global CIO Advisor at Nexora Tech — delivering clarity, governance, and measurable impact across Cloud, Data, AI, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Digital Transformation.
Aparna Kumar’s thought leadership is grounded in over three decades of hands-on CIO experience across highly regulated and complex global enterprises. Her insights cut through hype to focus on what truly works at scale — strategy, architecture, governance, and execution discipline.
“Transformation fails not because of technology — but because of weak strategy, poor architecture, and lack of governance.”
Simplifying enterprise decisions before introducing new technology.
Building strong foundations before scaling platforms and AI.
Embedding controls, accountability, and compliance from day one.
Measuring success through outcomes, value, and business impact.
Aligning technology strategy with enterprise value and board priorities.
Scaling AI securely with governance, risk controls, and compliance.
Balancing agility, resilience, and cost optimisation.
Zero Trust, cyber resilience, and board-level visibility.
DPDPA, GDPR, and global privacy as strategic enablers.
Reimagining GCCs as AI-enabled innovation hubs.
Why AI governance and RAG architectures are essential for scale.
Read InsightReducing cloud spend by 30–60% through architecture and governance.
Read InsightTurning regulatory compliance into enterprise advantage.
Read InsightLearn from real enterprise experience and gain clarity for your transformation journey.