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Udit Pahwa

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Chief Information Officer at Blue Star Limited
📍 Thane, Maharashtra, India

Udit Pahwa is the Chief Information Officer at Blue Star Limited, leveraging over two decades of experience in IT strategy and digital transformation. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, he excels at bridging technology with business to drive growth and efficiency. He is a CIO-100 awardee and regarded by colleagues as a thorough professional and great team leader.

Udit is the co-author of the book “Automation for the Future Enterprise” and a regular contributor to technology publications. He shows a keen interest in emerging tech gadgets and innovations, and he actively engages with industry leaders to discuss the future of technology, including visiting campuses like Zoho.

He uniquely combines a deep financial background as a Chartered Accountant with a passion and expertise for technology, allowing him to evaluate IT initiatives through the lens of business value and alignment.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Thane, Maharashtra, India
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AI-led Business Outcomes
He is focused on building an "intelligent data estate" to unify data from all sources and drive measurable business outcomes through AI and ML.
Business & Tech Alignment
Advises aspiring CIOs to "chase business outcomes, not technology, " emphasizing that connecting technology to business needs is a timeless skill.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Chief Information Officer
Blue Star Limited
2-2023 - 5-2024
Group CIO
Kirloskar Management Services Private Limited
1-2017 - 1-2023
Head - Information Technology
Huhtamaki India
5-2012 - 12-2016
Chief Information Officer
Polycab Wires Pvt. Ltd.
1-2003 - 5-2012
Senior Principal Consultant
Oracle India Private Limited
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Udit Pahwa starts a new position as CIO at Blue Star Limited. Featured in CIO & Leader
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Education
1994 - 1998
FCA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
1995 - 1997
CS
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
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