Shankar Viswanathan

Shankar is deeply passionate about driving transformative results and has extensive expertise in digitization and ecommerce across diverse markets and trade structures. With a strong commitment to ESG principles, Shankar aims to create a positive impact on communities, employees, and the environment.

He is the Chief Commercial Officer at Sigmoid. Backed by Peak XV Partners and recognized as a leader in data and analytics, Sigmoid empowers enterprises to gain a competitive edge through data-driven decision-making by combining data engineering with AI consulting.

Before Sigmoid, he was with Procter & Gamble (P&G) for over 32 years and held multiple leadership positions including the Head of E-Commerce & Digital Business for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa.

Shankar has excelled in revitalizing businesses and leading strategic transformations throughout his career. He has demonstrated remarkable leadership across various retail formats, including digital and ecommerce, in both developed and emerging economies. His innovative approach and dedication to nurturing talent and foundational capabilities have consistently delivered best-in-class results in the industry on a global scale.

Beyond his professional achievements, Shankar firmly believes in the potential of people and actively practices and teaches Yoga and Mindfulness. His compassionate leadership style fosters a healthy life-work balance and well-being among his teams. With a remarkable track record of leading inclusive and diverse multi-functional teams in numerous countries, Shankar continues to be a driving force for positive change and growth.