Dr Chiranjiv Roy, PhD in

Dr Chiranjiv Roy, PhD

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Distinguished AI Transformation Leader at C5i
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Chiranjiv Roy is a distinguished AI transformation leader at C5i, specializing in translating Generative and Agentic AI into measurable business outcomes for Fortune-100 firms. A PhD from the Max Planck Society, he has scaled multi-million dollar AI practices at companies like Nissan and Mercedes. Colleagues describe him as a "powerhouse of ideas" and "highly motivated. "

Beyond his corporate leadership, Dr. Roy identifies as the father of an autistic child, a personal role he shares publicly. This aspect of his life suggests a deep personal commitment to understanding different perspectives and navigating complex challenges with empathy and resilience.

Unique Fact: Dr. Roy is an OnCon Global Top 50 award recipient and a contributor to the Forbes Technology Council.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Distinguished AI Transformation Leader
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Personality Overview

How Dr shows up

Generally Skeptic
Objective Thinker
Quality Focused

They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.

Priorities

Topics Dr cares about

Agentic AI Strategy
He leads C5i's Agentic AI charter and speaks on topics like "Agentic AI Boardroom: Build, Buy, or Partner? ", focusing on enterprise adoption and measurable impact.
AI Talent Development
Having mentored over 500 AI professionals, he frequently posts advice for aspiring data scientists, emphasizing foundational skills over simply using tools like LangChain.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Distinguished AI Transformation Leader
C5i
5-2022
VP/Global Head of Data Sciences & Applied AI
C5i
3-2021
Official Member
Forbes Technology Council
10-2020 - 5-2022
Senior Vice President (Data Science & Analytics)
SG Analytics
7-2018 - 9-2019
Vice President - Data Science
Nissan Motor Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

Chiranjiv Roy – Global Head of Data Sciences & Applied AI at C5i.ai (Forbes Technology Council Profile). Featured in Forbes Technology Council
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Chiranjiv Roy | Global Head of Data Sciences & Applied AI - C5i.ai | Forbes Technology Council. Featured in Forbes Technology Council
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Max Planck Society
Senior Management Program in Leadership
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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