Anand Padmanabhan

Critic
DISC Type : C

VP & Chief Information Officer at Fordham University

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Anand is a global technology executive and the CIO at Fordham University, with over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation in education and corporate sectors. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern and is known for aligning technology with strategic business objectives. His colleagues describe him as collaborative, innovative, and transparent.

Guided by the principle of "technology in service of humanity, " Anand focuses on creating student-centered technology ecosystems. He has a history of leading large, culturally diverse teams and has served on multiple boards, demonstrating a commitment to shaping the future of technology in various communities.

He was recently recognized in City & State New Yorks "Whos Who in Emerging Technology, " highlighting his innovative contributions.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Precise

Negotiator

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.  They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

AI in Education
Actively shaping Fordham's AI strategy, hiring for an AVP of Enterprise AI, and a featured speaker on scaling Generative AI in higher education at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit.
Digital Transformation
A core theme of his entire career, he has led numerous organizations through large-scale digital transformation efforts to align technology with strategic objectives.
Emerging Technologies
Recognized in City & State New York's "Who's Who in Emerging Technology" and has presented on topics like Augmented Reality in education at industry conferences.

Media Appearances

Anand Padmanabhan – Fordham University Leadership Profile. Featured in Fordham University

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Anand Padmanabhan – VP & Chief Information Officer at Fordham University. Featured in The Org

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Work History

9-2020
VP & Chief Information Officer at Fordham University
9-2018 - 9-2020
Global Chief Information & Technology Officer at Whittle School & Studios
1-2014 - 8-2018
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer at The New School (Parsons School of Design; Mannes College for Music; School of Social Research ...)
7-2012 - 1-2014
Chief Information Officer at HCL Corporation Pvt. Ltd & Shiv Nadar Foundation
9-2011 - 7-2012
Chief Operating Officer - Everonn Business Education Ltd. at Everonn Education Limited

Education

5-2024 - 6-2024
Certificate from University of Cambridge
2009 - 2011
MBA from NYU Stern School of Business

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Exp : 14 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : VP & Chief Information Officer at Fordham University
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Insights For Selling To Anand

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anand is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anand

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anand move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Anand take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Anand

Personality Compatibility


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