Kulraj Smagh
About Kulraj Smagh
Kulraj Smagh serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer at Ciklum, where he has driven the company's focus on advanced technology solutions such as Deep Learning and Blockchain since 2020. His previous roles include leadership positions at EY and co-founding Atlantic Trading, along with a strong academic background in science and business.
Current Role at Ciklum
Kulraj Smagh serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer at Ciklum, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in steering the company towards advanced technology solutions, including Deep Learning, Big Data, Augmented Reality (AR), Blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). His leadership has contributed to Ciklum's reputation for excellence in large-scale application development and technology managed services.
Previous Experience at Ciklum
Prior to his current role, Kulraj Smagh held several positions at Ciklum. He worked as Chief Product and Sales Officer from 2019 to 2020 and as Chief Digital Officer/Chief Technology Officer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Ciklum has included significant contributions to the company's strategic initiatives and partnerships, including a notable collaboration with the Soros Fund.
Professional Background at EY
Kulraj Smagh has an extensive background at EY, where he worked in various capacities from 2008 to 2018. He served as an Executive from 2008 to 2012, then as Director, Head of Product and Advanced Technology from 2014 to 2018, and as Transformational Growth Lead - Innovation, Acquisitions & Alliances from 2012 to 2014. His roles focused on innovation and strategic growth within the organization.
Educational Qualifications
Kulraj Smagh holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from the University of Leicester, which he completed from 2001 to 2004. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Aston Business School. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), having studied at ACCA.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Before his roles in larger organizations, Kulraj Smagh co-founded Atlantic Trading, where he worked from 2004 to 2007. He also founded Daedalus Software and Technologies, serving in that capacity from 2006 to 2008. These ventures contributed to his expertise in technology and business development.