Leading the Path to Artificial General Intelligence Through Innovation and Insight

Shenbhaga Pandian Pandi is the Founder of Towards AGI, a global thought leadership platform guiding the world’s journey toward Artificial General Intelligence. Under his leadership, Towards AGI has evolved into both a think tank and an applied AI lab, developing platforms such as DataManagement.AI, AgentsX.AI, and TowardsMCP.com, a universal MCP server redefining interoperability in AI systems.

With over 15 years of experience spanning McKinsey, Deloitte, EY, and Cognizant, Shen brings deep expertise in data strategy, AI transformation, and enterprise innovation. He also founded Derisk360 and Quantumics.AI, both focused on helping organizations turn data into measurable business advantage through automation and no-code intelligence.

Demir Aykanat is a transformation leader specializing in innovation management and AI-driven value creation. At Towards AGI, he helps organizations design and deliver ROI-focused AI strategies, bridging the gap between executive vision and measurable business outcomes. His experience spans leading complex digital and data transformations across industries, from insurance and investment management to energy and life sciences, collaborating with advisory firms, system integrators, and C-suite teams to turn strategic ambition into scalable results.

Previously, Demir held senior roles at Hitachi Digital Services, 3HORIZONS, and Agilisys, driving digital strategy, value creation planning, and large-scale transformation programs across Europe. With over a decade of experience in innovation, program management, and AI adoption, Demir’s work focuses on turning emerging technologies into sustainable business impact.

We’re excited to introduce Souparna Giri as a Board Advisor at Towards AGI. With over 22 years of experience in Data, AI, and Cloud, Souparna has played a pivotal role in driving AI-led transformations across industries. He has held leadership positions at PwC, Capgemini, Cognizant, and Tata, where he successfully built and scaled data and AI businesses, delivering 25%+ growth and leading high-performing teams of 300+ consultants.

Souparna’s expertise spans data strategy, AI-driven digital transformation, and cloud modernization, with a strong track record of achieving measurable business outcomes—ranging from 7-10% sales growth through AI-driven analytics to 30% efficiency improvements via AI/ML-based automation. His entrepreneurial mindset and deep industry relationships make him a catalyst for innovation, and we are excited to have him shape the future of Artificial General Intelligence at Towards AGI.

We’re excited to introduce Duncan Mears as a Board Advisor at Towards AGI. With over 25 years of experience in global shared services, BPO/BPS, automation, and IT, Duncan has been at the forefront of driving large-scale transformations and strategic growth initiatives. A founding leader of BPO/BPS at Accenture, he has cultivated deep C-suite relationships, managed $1-2 billion annual P&L budgets, and led global teams of 15,000+ professionals.

Duncan’s expertise spans F&A, HR, procurement, supply chain, digital marketing, pharmacovigilance, and AI-driven automation, with a proven track record of $3 billion+ in personal sales accreditation. A pioneer in robotic automation and Everything-as-a-Service (EaaS), he has successfully delivered BPO sales transformations valued between $300M and $1.5B. His leadership, strategic vision, and deep industry network make him an invaluable asset in shaping the future of Artificial General Intelligence at Towards AGI.

We’re thrilled to Introduce Sunil Rajan as a Board Advisor at Towards AGI. A globally respected growth leader with nearly 30 years of experience across technology, outsourcing, consulting, and delivery, Sunil brings a rare blend of commercial acumen and strategic foresight. Having held executive roles including Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director in Fortune 200 companies and private equity-backed firms, he has led multi-billion dollar deals and scaled business units to over $150M.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Sunil is a passionate advisor to startups and social ventures, and a cofounder of an edtech venture focused on nurturing creativity in children. His global perspective, deep operational expertise, and commitment to purposeful innovation make him a valuable addition to our mission at Towards AGI.

We’re honored to have Prasun Nandy join Towards AGI as a Board Advisor. With over two decades of experience in leading complex, enterprise-scale Data & Analytics transformations, Prasun brings deep technical expertise and strategic insight to our team.

As a Partner at PwC India, he leads Data Analytics services for the manufacturing sector and heads the global SAP Analytics competency team. His work spans data engineering, machine learning-driven business insights, Big Data, and enterprise integration across clients in India, the UK, Europe, and the U.S.

Prasun also serves as the Chief Architect of PwC’s ASP/GSP GST compliance solution, enabling digital transformation at scale. His visionary leadership and hands-on experience with AI-driven data strategies make him a powerful ally in our mission at Towards AGI.

We’re delighted to welcome Jeremy Axe as a Board Advisor at Towards AGI!

Jeremy is the Group Chief Technology Officer at DS Smith, a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling. With deep experience in business and IT strategy, he brings a rare blend of creative thinking, practical innovation, and people-first leadership to the evolving world of AI. He’s a strategic voice in tech who truly understands the potential, hype, and challenges that AI introduces to industries including transport sector, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainability.

Outside the boardroom, Jeremy is a builder (of both guitars and ideas), a campervan enthusiast, and someone who believes that every meal and every moment should be meaningful. We’re excited to have him help shape the future of Artificial General Intelligence with empathy, imagination, and impact.