Dhaval Mankad has been recently appointed as the Vice President – IT (CIO) at Vadilal Industries Limited. CXO Junction extends heartfelt congratulations to him on this pivotal role.
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About: Dhaval Mankad
He is a technology leader with over 29+ years of experience driving digital initiatives and leveraging technology as a competitive advantage. With a focus on process automation, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiency, he has led transformative projects across industries such as power, shipbuilding, and ice cream. Recognized with prestigious awards like the Foundry-IDG CIO100 and NASSCOM Innovation Award, he is committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence within his team and organization. He is an active member of prominent industry associations like CIOKlub, EliteCISO, CIOs of India, CyberFrat, CII, and NASSCOM CoE, where he engaged in collaborative efforts to drive technological advancements and foster industry-wide innovation.
About his previous role:
Prior to his current role, Dhaval Mankad was the Vice President of Information Technology at Havmor Ice Cream Private Limited for six years. His focus on process automation, simplification, and turnaround time reduction drove significant productivity enhancements. Championing a ‘Data First’ strategy, he empowered the business with actionable insights for informed decision-making. Directing a lean team of 20 people, he fostered strong business partnerships and ensured value addition. Additionally, he effectively managed outsourcing contracts with five major partners to ensure efficient support.
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