Our Fractional Leaders

With over 15 years’ experience in managing complex IT projects and high performing teams, Ashiq’s passion lies in driving business growth through technology. A strategic, delivery-focused leader, he works with organizations to change their thinking when it comes to technology, implementing solutions that achieve organizational efficiencies and improve the end user experience.

Bringing a unique background in finance, governance, and IT, Ashiq’s expertise includes project management, IT strategy and governance, digital transformation, and robotic process automation. Known for his ability to see the big picture, Ashiq draws on his expertise to help organizations align their technology with their business goals.

Ashiq holds an Honours Bachelors of Accounting degree, and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designations. Ashiq is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA).

With over 17 years of professional services and industry experience, Ritesh is well versed in governance, risk management, internal controls and audit. He developed a solid technical foundation in mature environments like Deloitte and CBS in New York moving on to work on digital transformations that powered high-paced growth at lululemon, GLENTEL, and Selfridges Group in Canada.

With a keen understanding of a wide range of organizational functions, including Finance, Information Technology, Operations, Human Resources, and Digital, Ritesh skillfully connects internal and external risks to their root causes. He promptly moves the dialogue to solution-driven strategic risk mitigation that drives growth using a culture and values-based leadership approach.

Rustom brings over 35 years of global experience in the technology and financial services industry working in foreign markets. He is currently a Senior Advisor to AWR Lloyd and WRG2030 at the World Bank in India, and, until recently, was an advisor to the United Nations Technology Innovation Labs (UNTIL). Rustom has co-founded two fintech start-ups, and advised several technology start-ups, mid-market firms, and venture capitalists in India, SE Asia, and North America on strategy and operational excellence.

Rustom previously led JP Morgan’s implementation of global IT sourcing, the creation of JP Morgan Services India, and was the CIO at ICICI Securities, a joint venture with JP Morgan. Rustom also sat on the Board of Directors at JP Morgan Securities India Ltd’s, and JP Morgan Services. Prior to JP Morgan, Rustom spent ten years with the Tata Group, holding various technology roles at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tata Oil, including being appointed the CIO for Tata Oil, and being involved in Cybernetics and CLIOS (Complex Large Scale Integrated Open Systems).

Rustom’s interests span global economics, geopolitics, the impact of technology on society, and sustainability. Current technology interests include digital commerce, AI, and innovation in outsourcing. Rustom has an MBA and read Finance at the London School of Economics.

Rustom brings over 35 years of global experience in the technology and financial services industry working in foreign markets. He is currently a Senior Advisor to AWR Lloyd and WRG2030 at the World Bank in India, and, until recently, was an advisor to the United Nations Technology Innovation Labs (UNTIL). Rustom has co-founded two fintech start-ups, and advised several technology start-ups, mid-market firms, and venture capitalists in India, SE Asia, and North America on strategy and operational excellence.

Rustom previously led JP Morgan’s implementation of global IT sourcing, the creation of JP Morgan Services India, and was the CIO at ICICI Securities, a joint venture with JP Morgan. Rustom also sat on the Board of Directors at JP Morgan Securities India Ltd’s, and JP Morgan Services. Prior to JP Morgan, Rustom spent ten years with the Tata Group, holding various technology roles at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tata Oil, including being appointed the CIO for Tata Oil, and being involved in Cybernetics and CLIOS (Complex Large Scale Integrated Open Systems).

Rustom’s interests span global economics, geopolitics, the impact of technology on society, and sustainability. Current technology interests include digital commerce, AI, and innovation in outsourcing. Rustom has an MBA and read Finance at the London School of Economics.