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Ankura Names Karthik Chandrasekar as Global Head of Digital
February 3, 2026
Industry Veteran Will Accelerate Ankura’s Digital‑First, Data‑Enabled Advisory Solutions to Drive Growth, Transformation, and Value Creation for Global Clients
(NEW YORK, NY – Feb. 3, 2026) Ankura Consulting Group, LLC (“Ankura”), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, announced that Karthik Chandrasekar has joined the firm as Global Head of Digital, further strengthening Ankura’s commitment to solving complex business problems with emerging technologies. In his role, Karthik will lead the integration of digital and innovative strategies across Ankura’s services, enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven capabilities that expand client value.
Karthik brings more than 25 years of experience advising Fortune 100 companies and private equity sponsors across industries, with deep expertise spanning digital transformation, business and growth strategy, operational excellence, and commercial differentiation. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations reimagine operating models, migrate from product‑centric to service‑led growth strategies, and harness emerging technologies to drive measurable performance improvement.
“Karthik is a respected global leader at the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation,” said Kevin Lavin, CEO of Ankura. “As organizations confront accelerating digital disruption driven by data, AI, and evolving customer expectations, his experience and vision will significantly enhance our ability to turn complexity into clarity and deliver digital‑first, data‑enabled solutions that drive meaningful outcomes at scale.”
Prior to joining Ankura, Karthik held senior leadership roles at top global consulting firms, where he designed and led large‑scale, global transformation programs across industries. Karthik’s work has been recognized by senior client leadership for driving market-leading change and enduring enterprise impact.
“Digital acceleration has infused relentless change where disruption is the new normal,” said Karthik. “Ankura Digital stands at the forefront, ready to transform challenges into catalysts for operational excellence, growth, and innovation. With unparalleled business expertise, we are ready to architect frontier firms that blend human and AI workforces, pioneering autonomous operations, and unlocking extraordinary value.”
