Laxmi Akkaraju
About Laxmi Akkaraju
Laxmi Akkaraju is the Chief Customer Officer at Cognite, with over 20 years of experience in technology and business transformation. She has held leadership roles at various organizations, including GSMA and EVRY, and is an active contributor to multiple boards and advisory committees.
Work at Cognite
Laxmi Akkaraju currently serves as the Chief Customer Officer at Cognite, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she worked as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Customer Services and Senior Vice President of Strategy at Cognite from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing customer engagement and driving strategic initiatives to support business transformation.
Education and Expertise
Laxmi Akkaraju holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she studied from 1992 to 1994. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The University of New Mexico, completing her studies from 1987 to 1992. In addition to her formal education, she has pursued various leadership and management training programs, including the Accelerated Leadership Lab and Project Management Professional certification.
Background
Laxmi Akkaraju has over 20 years of experience in technology, strategy, and business transformation. She has held leadership positions at various organizations, including GSMA, where she served as Chief Strategy Officer from 2017 to 2020, and EVRY, where she was Senior Vice President of Global Delivery from 2008 to 2017. Her career has included roles in both Europe and India, showcasing her global perspective.
Achievements
Akkaraju has demonstrated a proven track record in leading global and cross-functional teams to achieve business transformations. She has engaged in public speaking on topics such as globalization, digitization, and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain. Additionally, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees, contributing to strategic decision-making and governance.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to her role at Cognite, Laxmi Akkaraju is actively involved with several organizations. She serves on the Advisory Board of DigitalNorway since 2022 and is a Board Member at Møller Mobility Group since 2020. She is also part of the International Advisory Board at BI Norwegian Business School since 2018, where she contributes her expertise in technology and business strategy.