Ram Kalyanasundaram

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Chief Information and Digital Officer at Harris Farm Markets

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

Ram Kalyanasundaram is the Chief Information and Digital Officer at Harris Farm Markets, with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformation. Recognized at rank 19 in the CIO50 2025, he specializes in technology strategy, cybersecurity, and cloud modernization. He holds a Masters degree in Information Technology Management from the University of Sydney.

Colleagues and direct reports frequently describe him as a calm, empathetic, and inspirational leader. He spent 15 years at the beverage company Lion, a tenure he commemorated by pouring a final Guinness before embarking on his new chapter.

Unique fact: After progressing from a support analyst to Group CIO over 15 years at Lion, he took on the inaugural CIDO role at Harris Farm Markets.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Risk-Accepting

Impact-Oriented

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

AI & Cybersecurity
He actively posts about the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, noting new AI models that can identify zero-day vulnerabilities and change the security landscape.
Enterprise Transformation
He recently spoke at CIO Leadership Live about the lessons learned in leading enterprise transformation and scaling change within a complex consumer business.
IT Cost Management
Participated in a panel at the Australian CIO Summit 2026 focused on managing the rising cost of cybersecurity and making wise technology investments.

Media Appearances

CIO Leadership Live Australia with Ram Kalyanasundaram – Technology & Digital Transformation Director, Lion. Featured in CIO.com

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Harris Farm Markets turns to AI to manage fresh produce. Featured in iTnews

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Harris Farm Markets overhauls HR systems. Featured in iTnews

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Work History

4-2026
Chief Information and Digital Officer at Harris Farm Markets
4-2024 - 4-2026
Group Technology & Digital Transformation Director (CIO) at Lion
5-2023 - 4-2024
Digital Operations Director at Lion
11-2021 - 6-2023
Director of Information Technology - Application Support & Service Delivery at Lion
6-2021 - 11-2021
Solution Delivery Manager - SAP applications at Lion

Education

Master of Information Technology AND Master of Information Technology Management from University of Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Management from AGSM @ UNSW Business School

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Insights For Selling To Ram

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ram is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ram

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ram move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Ram take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Ram

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