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Srikanth Chakkilam is the Executive Director of Covasant, where he leads client acquisition strategies, oversees sales and ensures consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. He plays a key role in defining the company's strategic direction in alignment with evolving market needs.

With a passion for driving transformational change, Srikanth brings strategic foresight, deep business acumen, and a forward-looking approach to building organizations ready for the age of Agentic AI—where autonomy, adaptability, and intelligence converge to redefine enterprise value.

Prior to joining Covasant, Srikanth served as the CEO of Cigniti Technologies, where he was instrumental in driving innovation and shaping the company’s culture and mission. Under his leadership, Cigniti transformed from a small, determined team into a global leader in digital assurance and engineering services, with nearly 5,000 professionals worldwide. Srikanth holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from India.

Anil Kona is the Executive Director and Head of Products and Platforms at Covasant. An accomplished technology leader and serial entrepreneur, Anil leads the development of next-generation SaaS platforms focused on compliance, audit, cybersecurity, legal process outsourcing, and digital transformation.

With a unique career spanning law enforcement, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Anil brings a cross-disciplinary approach to solving complex business challenges through technology. He is known for building and scaling high-performing teams, leading global projects, and driving innovation in risk and compliance solutions.

Prior to Covasant, Anil successfully led multiple ventures delivering enterprise products and services to global clients, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity and legal tech. His experience navigating regulated industries and complex data environments informs his product strategy and customer-centric approach.
A recognized expert in electronic discovery, Anil is valued for his deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and ability to translate vision into scalable solutions that meet enterprise needs.

Kishore: As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Covasant, he leads the company’s finance and operations, ensuring every facet of the business aligns with Covasant’s mission to deliver impactful, AI-driven outcomes for clients.

With a deep interest in startups, his journey has been shaped by a passion for transforming ideas into scalable businesses—built on a strong foundation of financial discipline, operational excellence, and a commitment to long-term value creation.

Ram is the Co-Founder and CEO of Covasant, where he leads the charge in advancing AI-powered, Services-as-Software solutions that unlock new possibilities and deliver measurable outcomes. He is passionate about building a future where businesses adapt, innovate, and thrive by leveraging the power of Agentic AI in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Before founding Covasant, Ram served as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and as Geo-Head for the Americas at Tata Elxsi. In this role, he led strategic initiatives across multiple industries—including Automotive, Broadcast & Media, Communications, Consumer Products, Healthcare, and Semiconductors—driving revenue growth and profitability.
Ram holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University and a Bachelor's in Engineering from India.

Paul Kelly leads Dcube, a Covasant company focused on delivering advanced solutions in digital forensics, compliance, and investigative intelligence. He is responsible for scaling Dcube and supporting clients as they navigate the growing complexities of today’s digital and regulatory landscape.
With over two decades of leadership experience in e-Discovery and Cybersecurity, Paul has held senior roles at leading organizations including Complete Discovery Source, Advanced Discovery, and Attenex, where he drove success across high-stakes investigations and legal technology programs.

Earlier in his career, Paul worked with KPMG and Deloitte, contributing to complex forensic accounting and investigative engagements—solidifying his expertise at the intersection of legal services, compliance, and cybersecurity.
Recognized for his strategic acumen and ability to build high-performing teams, Paul brings a strong combination of commercial insight and deep technical knowledge. His leadership is grounded in excellence across sales, marketing, team building, customer service, and organizational growth.

Rammohan C V  ( CV) is the Chief Delivery Officer (CDO) at Covasant. In this role, he leads data-driven and Agentic AI-powered solutions across product, digital, and cloud engineering, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and delivering measurable business outcomes for our customers.

With nearly three decades of global leadership experience and expertise, CV has been a trusted partner to many Fortune 500 companies across sectors, including Wireless/IP, Banking/ Financial services, Retail, and Energy. 

Previously, at Wipro, he has successfully led end-to-end customer delivery across strategic geographies and is known for building and nurturing high-value client relationships. Over the years, as a P&L leader, he has managed large, globally distributed teams and driven complex digital transformation programs. His collaborative leadership style and operational rigor have consistently created long-term value for customers and internal teams alike.

"Reddyraja A. is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Covasant. He leads the company’s product development strategy and long-term technology vision and is responsible for advancing Covasant’s capabilities in Agentic AI, driving innovation across platforms and shaping industry thought leadership. A seasoned technology executive with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and software engineering, Reddyraja brings a strong track record in MLOps, data pipelines, data security, and large language model (LLM) deployment and fine-tuning.

Prior to Covasant, Reddyraja served as the Chief AI Officer and CTO at Omniwyse, where he led the development of AI-powered solutions and the deployment of complex data architectures. His professional journey also includes roles at YuppTV Inc., HP and Pramati Technologies, contributing across multiple domains of enterprise software.

Reddyraja holds an MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Pondicherry University and completed an Executive Program in Managing Business Decisions from IIM Calcutta."

"Reddyraja A. is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Covasant. He leads the company’s product development strategy and long-term technology vision and is responsible for advancing Covasant’s capabilities in Agentic AI, driving innovation across platforms and shaping industry thought leadership. A seasoned technology executive with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and software engineering, Reddyraja brings a strong track record in MLOps, data pipelines, data security, and large language model (LLM) deployment and fine-tuning.

Prior to Covasant, Reddyraja served as the Chief AI Officer and CTO at Omniwyse, where he led the development of AI-powered solutions and the deployment of complex data architectures. His professional journey also includes roles at YuppTV Inc., HP and Pramati Technologies, contributing across multiple domains of enterprise software.

Reddyraja holds an MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Pondicherry University and completed an Executive Program in Managing Business Decisions from IIM Calcutta."

B2B marketing leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth across large and mid-sized IT services organizations and the latest stint as Principal Analyst & Strategic Advisor to CMOs in APAC region at Forrester. Proven ability to develop and execute data-driven marketing strategies, build high-performing teams, and achieve significant ROI across multi-channel campaigns. Extensive experience in regional marketing, ABM, digital marketing, marketing operations, and partner marketing. 

Subhendu comes with more than two decades of experience in leading 360-degree marketing teams across different IT services firms in his career. Before Covasant, he worked with Forrester as Principal Analyst and CMO Advisor to Forrester's CMO clients in the region. Prior to Forrester, he served as the Global head of marketing & CMO at Cigniti. Earlier, he worked in marketing leadership roles with Tata Business Support Services and Mindfire, running marketing organizations in North America and Asia Pacific. Before that, he managed large-scale tech implementations for North American enterprises at Infosys.

Subhendu completed a Fellow Program in Management (Marketing) from Indian Institute of Management Indore; an MBA in marketing and systems (Dean’s List) from S P Jain School of Global Management, Singapore; and a Bachelor of Technology in electrical engineering from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.

Won multiple awards including Global SuperHero CMO Leadership Award 2020 by Enterprise IT World, Oracle “LetsTalkCX Fast100” from Oracle India in Jan 2019, Adobe Digi100 2018, a recognition for top digital marketing leaders in the country from Adobe. Won Top 50 Brand Leaders Asia Award 2017 in Singapore from World Marketing Federation, Won Top 100 Digital Marketers award in 2017 from Pluralsight & Paulwriter’s CEO, Jessie Paul. Won Outstanding Global Citizen Award for Marketing & Strategy 2016 by MTC Global. Won Top 100 Influential Global Marketing Leaders for 5 years in a row – 2015 to 2019 by World Marketing Congress & CMO Asia. Also received Marketing Leadership Excellence Award (MILE) from Cigniti. 

"Mohana Balla is the Chief Staff Officer at Covasant. In her role, she serves as a strategic partner to the leadership team, bringing over 20 years of experience in driving organizational effectiveness and operational excellence. At Covasant, she champions a high-performance and transparent work environment, while spearheading efforts attract and retain exceptional talent aligned with Covasant’s long-term ambitions..

Before joining Covasant, Mohana held senior leadership positions at Cigniti, where she led enterprise-wide programs across strategy, operations, and HR transformation. Her work consistently delivered business impact, improved cross-functional alignment, and strengthened organizational agility.

Mohana holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and is deeply committed to building teams and cultures that thrive on purpose, performance, and innovation."

Ms. Urmila Markili is a seasoned corporate leader with a proven track record in operational strategy, governance, and stakeholder management. She currently serves as the President – Corporate Services at Covasant Technologies Pvt. Ltd., where she oversees critical corporate functions and plays a strategic role in shaping the company’s internal infrastructure and long-term value delivery.

Prior to Covasant, Urmila was the President – Corporate Services at Cigniti Technologies Ltd., where she was instrumental in driving operational excellence and aligning cross-functional teams with strategic business objectives. Her exceptional negotiation skills and ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups helped unlock significant value for the organization—through optimized partnerships, cost efficiencies, and a strong compliance culture.

At Covasant, she brings her expertise to a new era of enterprise innovation, contributing to the company’s growth as a leader in Agentic AI services. Her focus remains on building agile corporate systems, nurturing purpose-driven teams, and ensuring disciplined execution across all business support functions. In addition to her corporate leadership, Urmila has actively championed STEM education, digital inclusion, and community development through impactful CSR initiatives. She has led programs that established SMART classrooms and enhanced educational access for underserved communities, reflecting her deep commitment to social progress. 

Widely respected for her strategic clarity, integrity, and people-first leadership style, Ms. Urmila Markili is a cornerstone of Covasant’s executive leadership as it scales globally.

Maruti S Peri is the Chief Business Officer for the BFSI vertical at Covasant. Peri plays a pivotal role in helping BFSI clients harness the full potential of data and AI to boost productivity, enhance customer experiences, and reduce risks. He collaborates closely with customers, partners, and stakeholders to develop innovative, tailored solutions that address evolving business needs.

With over 20 years of experience in analytics and data science, he brings deep expertise in helping organizations make smarter, data-driven decisions that drive business value.
In his previous roles, Peri has led successful analytics transformations across diverse domains and built high-performing, cross-functional teams. Prior to joining Covasant, he served as a Strategic Advisor to CoeurData, helping accelerate its growth as a leading platform for ETL best practices and code review.

Peri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Master’s degree in Communication, both from institutions in India.

Rahul Veernala is the Chief Business Officer at Covasant for the Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) vertical. 
At Covasant, Rahul is focused on advancing healthcare IT with AI-native, Human-in-the-Loop solutions. He helps clients navigate the gap between technology and business outcomes by building software-first, outcomes-driven services that prioritize reliability, speed, and scalability. His approach embraces autonomous and agentic systems in the healthcare ecosystem.

With over two decades of experience, he has led strategic client relationships across the pharma, payer, and medtech sectors—delivering value through product engineering, digital transformation, and full-stack IT services.

Before joining Covasant, Rahul held leadership roles at Tata Elxsi, Wipro, and Cognizant. He has led end-to-end engagements across product and systems engineering, driving innovation in food safety, medical devices, and AI-powered user experiences. He is known for fostering strong client partnerships and leading complex transformation programs across infrastructure and digital platforms.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree from IIT Madras and a Master’s in Management from IIM Ahmedabad.