Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta is the CEO of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), an initiative by the Government of Karnataka (GoK) to accelerate the growth of the state’s digital economy. Under his leadership, KDEM is driving efforts to ensure Karnataka contributes the largest share towards the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a USD 1 trillion digital economy.

With over 27 years of diverse experience, Mr. Gupta has served as an administrator, entrepreneur, business leader, mentor, and key enabler of India’s IT growth. He is actively leading strategic initiatives in Global Capability Centres (GCCs), IT/ITES, Innovation C Startups, ESDM, Beyond Bengaluru, and Talent Acceleration.

In his extensive career: Former Managing Director at Accenture and Country General Manager at Microsoft, with leadership roles at IBM. He also worked as Ex-CEO C MD of Lahari – Mysuru ESDM Cluster, supported by the Government of India. Topped the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) 1998 batch and served in key roles in the Ministry of Programme Implementation and the Ministry of Health C Family Welfare. He played a pivotal role in national programs such as NRHM, RCH Phase II, NHSRC, and digital transformation projects in education, cybersecurity, and social development.

Education s Certifications:

MBA and MPhil degrees

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Recipient of multiple awards and accolades

Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by a U.S. university

Affiliations:

Mr. Gupta serves on several boards, advisory panels, and governing councils across both the government and private sector.