Venkat Sankar, Associate Vice President & Head of AI Technology at Motherson Group
Venkat Sankar is a technology leader at the forefront of industrial AI, blending deep domain expertise with a visionary approach to scalable innovation. With over 21 years across aviation, telecom, and manufacturing, he currently heads AI Technology at Motherson Technology Center, shaping next-gen solutions for automotive, manufacturing, and beyond.
At GE Aviation he created systems that harnessed AI for engine health monitoring and supply chain forecasting—applying predictive analytics to some of the world’s most complex operational environments. His leadership enabled industrial-grade AI systems that delivered measurable impact across global aviation ecosystems.
At Ericsson, Venkat was responsible for scaling AI engineering across the enterprise. He architected cloud-native platforms and MLOps capabilities that accelerated deployment timelines and enabled seamless lifecycle management for cutting-edge solutions.
From patent-winning technologist to enterprise AI strategist, Venkat is known for building high-performing teams, fostering inclusive innovation cultures, and translating deep tech into bottom-line results. At DIGICONFLEX 2025, he brings sharp insights on industrial-scale AI, responsible deployment practices, and the cultural mindset required to make AI work in the real world.
