Mahendra Durai
About Mahendra Durai
Mahendra Durai serves as the Sr. Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Hearst, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in technology leadership roles, including previous positions at BMC Software, CA Technologies, and Symantec Corporation.
Current Role at Hearst
Mahendra Durai serves as the Sr. Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Hearst, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in enabling Generative AI and AI capabilities across all Hearst businesses. His initiatives focus on enhancing product creation efficiencies, market differentiation, and employee productivity. Durai's leadership in technology strategy is pivotal to the organization’s growth and innovation.
Previous Experience at BMC Software
Durai worked at BMC Software in various capacities. He served as Vice President of IT from 2006 to 2011, where he managed IT operations. He later took on the role of Vice President of Consulting for IT Transformation for a brief period in 2010 to 2011. His tenure at BMC Software contributed to his extensive experience in technology management and consulting.
Career at CA Technologies
From 2011 to 2019, Mahendra Durai held the position of Senior Vice President of IT at CA Technologies in the New York City Metropolitan Area. During his eight years there, he focused on IT strategy and operations, contributing to the company's technological advancements and operational efficiencies.
Educational Background
Durai has a strong educational foundation in management and technology. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Texas at El Paso. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli. Currently, he is pursuing an Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation & Technology at MIT Sloan School of Management and is enrolled in the Chief Product Officer Program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Leadership and Achievements
Mahendra Durai has a proven track record in leading organizations through significant changes and fostering a culture of innovation. He has successfully integrated over $20 billion in acquisitions, focusing on technology systems integration and deployment. His leadership style emphasizes customer and business centricity, which has led to transformational outcomes and solutions that support business growth.