Artefact appoints Padmaraja Dipankar as partner in Data and AI practice

Global data and AI consultancy Artefact has strengthened its leadership team with Padmaraja Dipankar, who joins the firm’s partnership in Spain.

Based in Barcelona, Padmaraja Dipankar brings over 25 years of expertise in digital transformation and technology to Artefact, with a focus on building new-tech capabilities, delivering large-scale business transformation, and data.

He joins from ADNOC Group, a large company in the Middle East, where he was Program Director Data & AI, working on the roll-out of several strategic data and AI transformations. Before that, he spent 15 years at Accenture, Cognizant and WNS (acquired by Capgemini), and held roles in industry, among others at French logistics transportation group CMA CGM.

“I specialize in setting up effective innovation ecosystems for creating disruptive assets, developing & mentoring start-ups, and building and operationalizing capabilities from concept to highly profitable growth practices,” says Dipankar.

At Artefact, Dipankar will lead client engagements in Spain and Europe. “I’m excited to join Artefact at a time when organizations are accelerating their AI and digital journeys. Artefact has the perfect blend of data transformation capabilities with depth in AI strategy consulting and deep expertise in product engineering, all of which are absolutely paramount for businesses to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving environment.”

“What stands out for Artefact as a differentiator is the deep customer-centric value system with a focus on delivering success beyond customer expectations.”

Globally, Artefact has over 1,500 employees across 33 offices in 26 countries. The company is backed by private equity firm Cinven.