Gopal Devanahalli

Presidente, Skilling - Global

  • Leads the Foundation’s Skilling initiatives globally, focusing on workforce development and job creation through large-scale, high-impact programs.
  • Brings over 30 years of leadership experience spanning IT services, software products, BPO, healthcare, education, telecom, and consumer industries.
  • Previously served as Group President of Strategy & Business Development at Manipal Education & Medical Group, where he drove new investments and spearheaded digital transformation initiatives.
  • Held CEO roles at MeritTrac and Manipal Education Americas, overseeing business expansion, digital strategies and operational excellence.
  • Led digital transformation and growth initiatives at Infosys as Vice President for Products, Platforms & Solutions and Head of the Telecom Business Unit at Infosys BPO.
  • Holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and an M.Sc. (Tech) in Computer Science from BITS, Pilani.
  • Completed the Corporate Director Certificate from Harvard Business School.