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Dr. Akash Khurana

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EVP, Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer at Wesco Distribution
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Akash Khurana is the EVP, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Digital Officer at Wesco, a Fortune 200 distribution company. He leads business transformation through technology, leveraging his expertise in Industry 4.0 and supply chain solutions. He holds an undergraduate engineering degree from the University of Pune and is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Outside of his executive role, Akash is an active community leader. He dedicates his time to providing leadership and support to various global philanthropic organizations in both the United States and India, demonstrating a strong commitment to community involvement.

Unique fact: Akash is a qualified Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Master Lean Leader, highlighting his deep expertise in process discipline.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
EVP, Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Digital Transformation
He is leading Wesco's multi-year journey to become a technology-led company, focusing on creating a unified digital operating system to drive business growth.
AI in Supply Chain
Serves on the advisory board for AI company SymphonyAI and discusses leveraging AI to innovate in B2B distribution and meet customer demands.
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Career

Work history

11-2020
EVP, Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer
Wesco Distribution
6-2023
Chair, Global Digital Strategy Governance Board
Wesco Distribution
7-2026
Board Director
Student Transportation of America
3-2015 - 11-2020
Global Vice President, Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer
McDermott International Inc.
2013 - 2015
Senior Director, Technology - Global Regions & Product Lines
Baker Hughes
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Education
2025 - 12-2026
Fellow - 2026 Cohort
The University of Chicago Graham School
12-2021 - 12-2024
DBA - Doctor of Business Administration
University of North Alabama
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