Dilip Manepalli is a visionary leader in Global AI Innovation and Digital Transformation, with over 18 years of cross-functional expertise across FinTech, Technology, Auto Retail, EdTech, and Telecom. Recognized for scaling businesses and driving strategic transformations, he has shaped growth within both global multinationals and pioneering startups. A recipient of the prestigious CIO Accelerator X Award, Dilip is at the forefront of redefining the future of business through AI and emerging technologies, building scalable frameworks that are setting new industry benchmarks. His career journey spans entrepreneurship, management consulting, and senior leadership roles across global organizations. Currently serving as Vice President at Vodafone Group, he has previously held pivotal roles including Chief Business Officer at a leading fintech and Management Team Member at a Global Top 5 Certification Body. An MBA alumnus of the University of London, Dilip also serves on the Advisory Council of Harvard Business Review. Beyond business, he mentors professionals and startups worldwide, driven by a mission to spark organizational change and enhance lives, making him a leading voice in innovation.