Avasant acquires
Computer
Economics for
IT Metrics and Analytics
Leverage the definitive source of IT spending ratios
and staffing metrics for over 25 industry and government sectors.
Avasant Distinguished Fellows
The Avasant Distinguished Fellows Program promotes thought leadership and provides subject matter expertise for Avasant’s clientele. Selected from a pool of over 500 nominations, the program brings together C-level executives and board-seasoned leaders who possess decades of experience in their competencies, which include CEO, COO, CIO, CISO, Chief Process Officer, and other key c-suite roles across various industries, including: retail, manufacturing, banking, utilities, healthcare, travel and transportation and pharmaceuticals. The Fellows create strategies and executive programs that provide unique value to Avasant’s clients in the areas of digital innovation, process transformation, IT, information security and operational risk management, BPO, procurement, and business strategy.
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Robert Devers
Senior Director and Sr. Fellow
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Naresh Lachmandas
Principal and Sr. Fellow
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Kishor Bagul
Distinguished Fellow
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Simon Bell
Distinguished Fellow
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Gene Berry
Distinguished Fellow
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Neil Brandmaier
Distinguished Fellow
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Tony Costa
Distinguished Fellow
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Sam Esfahani
Distinguished Fellow
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John Gilboy
Distinguished Fellow
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Larry Godec
Distinguished Fellow
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Gary Kho
Distinguished Fellow
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Michael WJ Long
Distinguished Fellow
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Gervais Neno
Distinguished Fellow
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Husain Mairza
Distinguished Fellow
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Fred Pond
Distinguished Fellow
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Randall Spires
Distinguished Fellow
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Ali Tafreshi
Distinguished Fellow
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Sudip Roy
Distinguished Fellow
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Kim Terry
Distinguished Fellow
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Vinnie Tiru
Distinguished Fellow
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Harold Tuck
Distinguished Fellow
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Srinivas Vangala
Distinguished Fellow
Subject Matter Expert Advisory
Each C-suite executive leverages deep end-to-end operational and industry knowledge within their domain of expertise.
Avasant Fellows provide highly specialized consulting services as subject matter experts (SME), including IT, IS, BPO, process and digital transformation, and other supported services. Avasant Fellows are also able to act as a ‘virtual board of directors’ for senior managers.
Innovation and Executive Workshops
Oftentimes, organizations are unable to bring the right expertise and innovation to decision-making.
Avasant Fellows provide strategic leadership that supports strategic decision-making through 2-3 day workshops that can help plan for:
• Digital Innovation
• Organization Transformation
• Driving innovation through Technology
• Information and Cyber Security
• Platform Modernization and Cloud Strategy
• Process Improvement and Automation
• Network/Telecom Architecture and Sourcing
• Industry-specific Transformation and Technology Strategy
CIO “As a Service” and Interim CXO Roles
Each Avasant Fellow has, on average, 20 years of experience as an industry C-suite executive.
Organizations today are struggling to maintain best practices and retain operational skills to manage IT in-house. Avasant Fellows provide hands-on interim management, assisting with all aspects of strategy, management, and performance. The Fellows provide clients with strategic leadership that helps organizations budget, prepare, and manage IT portfolios, IT expenditures, vendors, and changes in technology. By building a proven, long-term plan for business IT needs, Avasant Fellows can help clients improve service, reduce costs, and operate with increased efficiency. Avasant Fellows can also fill interim executive roles as CIO, CISO, CTO, COO, and CSO as needed.
Sourcingboard™
SourcingBoard™ - Client Networking Advisory Channel
Sourcingboard™, led by Avasant’s Fellows, is Avasant’s client networking advisory channel which is designed to connect Avasant clients to each other. Sourcingboard™ is designed to serve as an expert panel for strategic sourcing, composed of Avasant partners and fellows. Our clients use SourcingBoard™ as an executive exchange to share advice and insight within their community of peers. Avasant completed its acquisition of SourcingBoard™ on August 27, 2013.
