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Bhushan Parikh

Global Chief Digital & Information Officer - Expert in AI-first transformation and Enterprise Tech

About Me

Bhushan Parikh is the Founder and Principal of Get Digital Velocity, a consultancy focused on AI strategy and digital transformation. A seasoned Global Chief Digital and Information Officer, he brings deep expertise in AI-powered organizational transformation, digital strategy, agile enterprise architecture, and modernizing ERP landscapes to drive business agility and competitive advantage. With more than 30 years of global experience, including senior leadership roles at Johnson Controls where he supported major M&A activities such as the spin-off of a 20 billion dollar business and the merger of a 10 billion dollar entity, as well as large-scale digital and GIS transformations at Avnet, he has successfully guided enterprises through complex technology and organizational change. Bhushan is a recognized thought leader and Forbes Technology Council member who regularly publishes on critical board-level topics. His recent Forbes articles address AI governance in the face of uncertain consciousness, the silent offboarding knowledge crisis, and the leadership and alignment required for successful digital transformation. He is passionate about helping organizations harness AI not just as technology, but as a catalyst for sustainable organizational transformation and long-term value creation.

Jurisdiction

India | United States

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Co-Founder and PrincipleGet Digital Velocity, LLC
2019 - Present

Founded and lead a specialized consultancy that helps global enterprises develop and execute AI strategy and digital transformation initiatives. Advise senior leadership and boards on AI-powered organizational transformation, digital strategy, agile enterprise architecture, and modernization of ERP and technology landscapes. Deliver measurable business agility and competitive advantage through innovative technology solutions and sustainable change programs.

Vice President – IT, Global Applications, Transformation and Vendor Management OfficeJohnson Controls, Inc.
2015 - 2017

Played a key leadership role in major mergers and acquisitions activity, including support for the spin-off of a 20 billion dollar business unit and the merger of a 10 billion dollar entity. Led global enterprise applications delivery, SAP Center of Excellence implementations, and large-scale technology and organizational transformation programs. Built and strengthened the Vendor Management Office to improve operational efficiency and strategic technology sourcing across the enterprise.

Vice President of IT Operations and Vendor Management Office / Executive Director – IT, Enterprise Applications DeliveryJohnson Controls, Inc.
2011 - 2017

Directed global IT operations, enterprise SAP implementations, and digital transformation initiatives across multiple business units. Drove process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and alignment between IT and business strategy to support complex global operations.

SVP of IT, Digital and GIS TransformationAvnet, Inc.
2017 - 2019

Led large-scale digital transformation and GIS organization modernization that significantly enhanced operational capabilities and business performance. Partnered with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with strategic business objectives and deliver complex global change programs.

Education

Degree of Mechanical EngineeringSouth Gujarat University
1985 - 1989
Masters of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Alaska, Fairbanks
1989 - 1998

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Languages

English
Hindi
Urdu