Vijay Guntur

Vijay Guntur, with over 30 years at HCLTech, sits at the intersection of innovation and execution as the company’s global CTO and head of ecosystems. From spearheading GenAI-driven service transformation with platforms like AI Force to building silicon-to-cloud solutions that push India’s semiconductor and AI engineering ambitions, Guntur’s influence spans deeply across industries and borders.

He leads HCLTech’s global centres of excellence (CoE) across AI, data engineering, IoT, IT/OT, and software engineering, creating hubs that accelerate time to market for G2000 clients. He also heads initiatives like AI Foundry and HCLTech’s global AI Labs, spaces where enterprises can co-create, consult, and experience GenAI in action. Under his leadership, CloudSMART has become a key cloud modernisation enabler for clients worldwide.

An alumnus of BITS Pilani and the University of Chicago Booth, Guntur brings together hardcore tech acumen and strategic foresight. His focus on responsible AI, AI-at-the-edge (physical AI), robotics, and cyber-physical systems makes him a crucial architect of India’s AI‑powered digital future.