Mr. Vishal Jain

Mr. Vishal Jain, Managing Director at Accenture, currently leads Global Forecasting & Planning, driving finance transformation through Data and AI.
With over 25 years of experience, he has held leadership roles at American Express (as CFO India), Price Waterhouse, Ballarpur Industries, and Polyplex Inc.. A pioneer in AI-driven analytics, he holds three AI patents and has led major enterprise transformations, SAP & Oracle implementations.

A Chartered Accountant at 21, he also holds an MBA from FMS Delhi, CPA, and Six Sigma Black Belt, with leadership training from Harvard and Duke University. Beyond business, he champions Spirituality, Sustainability, and a Start-up Mindset, is a Vipassana meditator, and a mentor at Startup India.

In his session, “iPhone to iOwn: Career Lessons for the Digital Era,” Mr. Jain redefined career growth in a world where change is the only constant. From his journey as CFO of American Express India to leading global innovation at Accenture, he emphasized the importance of taking charge—”You are the product—own it.” He stressed the need for continuous learning, adaptability, and the power of simplicity. Beyond technical skills, he highlighted the value of balancing a digital and spiritual core to drive long-term success.