Krish Lakshminarayanan

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Board Advisor at Factana® - Empowering AI Transformation.

La Palma, California, United States

Overview

Krish Lakshminarayanan is the Vice President of AI & Automation, Data & Integration, and Corporate Systems at Foot Locker. He is a seasoned executive with a history of leveraging technology for business transformation, including leading the development of a pioneering AI-powered recommendation engine in a previous role at Dine Brands Global.

His interests include following major global brands like The Walt Disney Company and engaging with academic institutions such as the University of San Francisco. He actively contributes to the intersection of academia and industry through his advisory roles.

He serves on the advisory boards for both the University of San Franciscos Strategic AI Program and California State University, Chicos Cybersecurity program.

Personality Overview

Informal

Big Picture Person

Full Of Energy

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

AI-driven Personalization
At Dine Brands, he led the creation of an item recommendation engine for IHOP using Google Cloud's AI, demonstrating a focus on customer experience.
Business Transformation
His career focuses on leveraging technology like AI and ML to drive growth, innovation, and transformation across retail, restaurant, and media industries.
Industrial AI
As a board advisor for Factana, he helps guide strategy in the evolving industrial AI landscape, showing an interest in enterprise-level AI applications.

Media Appearances

Krish has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Board Advisor at Factana® - Empowering AI Transformation.
4-2024
Advisory Board Member at University of San Francisco
10-2023
Vice President - AI & Automation, Data & Integration, Corporate Systems at Foot Locker
4-2021 - 10-2024
Advisory Board Member at California State University, Chico
6-2020 - 10-2023
Vice President - BI and Advanced Analytics, Digital Engineering and Business Applications at Dine Brands Global

Education

Krish has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Krish

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Krish is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Krish

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Krish move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Krish take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Krish

Personality Compatibility


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