Amit Phadke: Transforming Global IT Landscapes – Driving Cloud, Cyber Resilience, and Digital Innovation at Scale

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Introduction: Leading Technology at the Intersection of Strategy and Scale

In today’s hyper-connected economy, IT leaders must go beyond managing infrastructure — they must architect secure, scalable, and intelligent technology ecosystems that drive business transformation. With over 26 years of experience across multinational enterprises, I have led global delivery centers, cloud modernization programs, and enterprise security initiatives that fuel operational excellence and measurable value creation.

As Vice President – IT & Cloud at CANPACK Group, I oversee technology services across 15+ countries, integrating multi-cloud strategies, digital workplace solutions, ITSM modernization, and advanced automation to power manufacturing and enterprise growth.

Global IT Leadership: From GCC to Enterprise-Wide Innovation

From leading cyber recovery programs to implementing multi-lingual AI-driven digital assistants using Azure LLM and OpenAI, my journey has been defined by leveraging technology to enable resilience, agility, and future-readiness.

At CANPACK, I’ve spearheaded programs like:

  • Multi-Cloud Architecture for business continuity and scale
  • Global SD-WAN and Network Modernization across 15+ geographies
  • Production Line Robotics & MES Automation for manufacturing efficiency
  • ITSM Platform Redesign & End-User Productivity Enhancement

These initiatives collectively reinforce my belief: technology must serve as an engine of transformation, not just a support function.

Ganesh A — Empowering Global IT Leaders | Senior Consultant – ZOC Group CXO Mentoring & Career Branding | Digital Visibility Strategist

Cybersecurity and Risk Resilience: Building Trust Across Borders

With experience mitigating DDoS and ransomware attacks and collaborating closely with CISOs, I’ve strengthened enterprise risk posture through zero-trust frameworks, automated remediation, and integrated compliance strategies.

Leaders in similar roles can benefit from structured governance and cybersecurity programs such as:

These pathways provide the strategic depth to align security with business imperatives at the board level.

Driving Global Delivery Excellence

Prior to CANPACK, I’ve led IT strategy for global organizations like Toll Group, Western Union, and Accelya Group, setting up global delivery models and building technology capability centers. From private cloud migrations to large-scale ERP integrations and AI-driven monitoring, my work focuses on reducing costs, improving SLAs, and scaling IT for enterprise needs.

My academic grounding — including an MIT Postgraduate in Technology Leadership & Innovation and executive programs at IIT Bombay and ISB — complements this experience, reinforcing the link between technical excellence and strategic vision.

Future Vision: AI-Enhanced, Cloud-First Enterprises

Looking ahead, I see AI-driven IT operations (AIOps), cloud-native enterprise services, and predictive digital experience platforms reshaping how organizations operate. For aspiring IT leaders, programs like the Online DBA in IT Governance provide the frameworks to navigate this convergence of technology, governance, and business transformation.

Conclusion: Technology as a Catalyst for Business Impact

From managing IT infrastructure across continents to embedding automation, cloud resilience, and cybersecurity into enterprise DNA, my mission has been to make technology synonymous with growth.

To the next generation of IT executives: embrace continuous learning, lead with clarity, and anchor every innovation in measurable business value.

Dr. Trilok D Singh – Chief Mentor | Guiding Tech Leaders through career clarity & transformation across USA, Canada, UAE, and India

Darrshan Kaur – Global COO, ZOC Group | Championing visibility & growth for tech professionals across

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