Leadership Team
Leadership Team
We believe in challenging the status quo and nurturing change that matters
Decision Point was founded with a single-minded focus & passion to practise the art of value extraction from big data and help organizations across the world make better decisions. The team at Decision Point truly embodies this in spirit & action – helping clients solve major business problems every single day through best-in-class A.I and Advanced Analytics solutions.
Venkat Viswanathan
Non-Executive Chairperson
Venkat Viswanathan is a first-generation entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in data analytics & AI, technology, and management consulting. Under Venkat’s leadership, LatentView (Holding Company) emerged as one of the fastest-growing data analytics firms globally. Beyond his role at LatentView (Holding Company), Venkat is a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs and an active figure in the startup ecosystem. When he’s not thinking about AI and analytics, Venkat indulges in his passion for biohacking, value investing, and tech gadgets, measuring everything from his sleep, activity, cardiac health, metabolism, posture, and mindfulness. Venkat holds a Bachelor’s degree from IIT, Madras, and an MBA from IIM, Calcutta.
Ravi Shankar
Founder & Executive Director
Ravi Shankar, an IIT Madras alumnus, is a first-generation entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in data analytics and IT. He founded Decision Point in 2012, partnering with senior leadership across the CPG industry to embed analytics into decision-making, with a strong focus on Revenue Growth Management.
Previously, Ravi led strategic planning for Ogilvy & Mather Retail in India and co-founded Proto.in, a platform that supported over 15 startups in securing venture capital funding. His career reflects a strong technical foundation, strategic vision, and a passion for leveraging analytics to drive innovation and solve real-world challenges.
Rajan Sethuraman
Non-Executive Director
Rajan Sethuraman is a seasoned leader with deep expertise in technology. With an educational foundation from BITS Pilani and an MBA from IIM Calcutta, Rajan has over 20 years of consulting experience in Business Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Operational Improvement, Information Technology, Talent Management, and Forensic Services, working with strategy management consulting practices of Accenture and KPMG. Rajan focuses on strategic leadership, global delivery, and business development, leveraging his skills in management consulting and business process improvement. Outside of work, he is an avid marathon runner, enjoys science fiction, and is passionate about chess.
Rajesh Gupta
COO
Rajesh Gupta is an IIT Madras alumnus with extensive experience in analytics. He leads solution delivery for all global clients, consistently achieving client delight, and has been instrumental in establishing business analytics processes at the company.
Krishnan Venkata
Chief Client Officer
Krishnan Venkata is a seasoned leader with deep expertise in technology, BFSI, and telecommunications. As the Chief Client Officer at LatentView (Holding Company), he drives sales leadership and relationship management across Asia-Pacific and North America.
With experience spanning BFSI and consulting, Krishnan combines deep industry insights with a client-centric approach. He holds an engineering degree from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum, and an MBA from IIM Lucknow. Passionate about developing future leaders, he actively mentors MBA aspirants.
Sanjay Saini
Chief Technology Officer
Sanjay Saini leads all big data projects end-to-end, from solution architecture and algorithm design to software development. He brings versatile technical experience from government to corporate projects and is an active mentor to tech startups.
Pranav Advani
Chief Financial Officer
Pranav Advani is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience driving financial strategy and growth. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Decision Point, having honed his skills at leading Indian companies like Housing.com, Marico, and LatentView. Throughout his career, Pranav has focused on the core financial areas of Mergers and Acquisitions, Consulting, and general Finance.
Miguel Angel Ruz Alvarez
Senior VP
Miguel Angel Ruz Alvarez brings over 30 years of industry experience spanning three continents and deep expertise in experiential analytics. He provides an Analytical Think Tank value proposition to customers across various industries, focusing on the growth and expansion of advanced analytics and big data solutions globally.
Vipul Goyal
Senior VP
Vipul Goyal, an IIT Kanpur alumnus and the youngest partner in the organization, brings exceptional acumen in advanced analytics. He leads diverse client projects, driving them to realize maximum value through focused analytics solutions. He also cultivates and manages some of Decision Point’s most crucial business relationships, demonstrating a strong understanding of client needs and strategic partnerships.
Abhishek Raghupungav
Senior VP
Abhishek Raghupungav, an engineer by profession and a product analyst by experience, is the go-to person for conceptualizing and developing analytics products. With over 11 years of experience, he is responsible for delivering multiple big data and advanced analytics products and solutions.
Manish Sharma
AVP Software Engineering
Manish Sharma leads tech services delivery and platform development at Decision Point. With over a decade of experience, he focuses on conceptualizing and building platforms and products that address key industry challenges. He is an analytics and technology professional passionate about building AI-powered applications.
Anup Gunaseelan
Delivery Head - CPG & Hospitality
Anup Gunaseelan is a results-driven leader with extensive experience in technology, e-commerce, and media & entertainment. As the Delivery Head for CPG & Hospitality at LatentView (Holding Company), he leads account management, analytics consulting, and delivery & operations across North America.
Anup has previously worked with Cisco Systems and holds a B.E. from the Indian Institute of Technology. Outside of work, he is passionate about basketball.
Kaushik Boruah
Business Head, CPG and Hospitality
Kaushik Boruah is a seasoned business leader with deep expertise in CPG, retail, and hospitality. As the Business Head for CPG & Hospitality at LatentView (Holding Company), he drives thought leadership, customer success, and strategy and analytics consulting across North America, Europe, and India.
Kaushik brings a wealth of experience from leading organizations like IBM and Shoppers Stop. He holds an MBA from IIM Trichy and a B.Tech. from Manipal University. Beyond work, he is passionate about personal finance, reading, and football.
Tuhina Tomar
AVP - Human Resources
Tuhina Tomar leads Human Resources, bringing over 11 years of experience and an MBA in HR along with a PGDM in PR. She specializes in talent acquisition, performance
management, and employee engagement, drawing on a background in manufacturing and marketing research. She is dedicated to creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Manish Sharma
AVP Software Engineering
Manish leads tech services delivery and platform build at Decision Point. With more than a decade of intensive experience, Manish is focussed on conceptualizing and building platforms and products for the most relevant industry problems. He is an analytics and technology professional who is passionate about building AI powered applications.
Tuhina Tomar
Human Resource Manager
Tuhina leads our Human Resource division with 11+ years of experience, holding an MBA in HR and a PGDM in PR. She specializes in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement, with a background in manufacturing and marketing research. She is striving to create a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Advisor Team
Narayanan Venkatasubramanian
Advisor
