Ram Thilak GEMBA'25

At the intersection of data, AI, and business transformation, Ram Thilak has spent the past decade building and scaling high-impact data and AI capabilities across some of the world’s most respected automotive and manufacturing brands. From HP and Mercedes-Benz to Inchcape and Hyundai, he has helped organisations reimagine operations, enhance customer experience, and unlock new profit pools through data-driven innovation.

Currently leading the Global Data & Analytics function at Suntory Group, Ram is focused on driving enterprise-wide transformation through modern data platforms, advanced analytics, and machine learning-powered product innovation. His mandate spans smarter decision-making, operational agility, and deeper consumer engagement across diverse global markets.

Ram’s approach is rooted in delivering tangible business outcomes at scale. He believes that lasting data transformation requires not just technical excellence, but the alignment of people, processes, and technology around clear strategic goals. With AI increasingly embedded in core value chains, he is particularly focused on the structural evolution organisations must undergo—from capability development to decision rights—to fully realise AI’s promise.

An INSEAD MBA and global data leader with experience managing teams across four continents, Ram brings a unique blend of strategic vision and execution rigor. His goal: to help organisations compete not just on speed or scale, but on intelligence and adaptability.