Devendra Sharnagat has been appointed as the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the AI Division at Mahindra & Mahindra Limited. In his new role, Sharnagat will oversee the company’s centralized resource pool of data and AI expertise, supporting Mahindra Group’s various AI initiatives across its different sectors.
Devendra Sharnagat was previously the Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Mahindra Finance, where he led the data and analytics functions for the financial services sector. His efforts in driving business efficiency and productivity through data and digital strategies were pivotal in his previous role. In his new position, he will continue to leverage his expertise in data analytics while participating in AI projects for other Mahindra Group companies.
Before his time at Mahindra Finance, Devendra built a solid foundation in the financial services industry through key roles at HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. His career began as an Account Executive at Direxions Marketing Services, later advancing to significant positions, including Assistant Vice President of Marketing Analytics at HDFC Bank. There, he managed a team of business analysts, driving analytical projects across various banking services.
This move positions Sharnagat to play a key role in Mahindra’s growing focus on AI and data-driven solutions, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to innovation and leadership in the technology space.