Janardhan Santhanam is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience at Tata Consultancy Services, currently serving as Vice President and Chief Learning Officer, where Janardhan leads the Talent Development strategy for a workforce of over 570,000 colleagues. Janardhan has held various roles, including Global Head for Digital Talent Development and Lead for Analytics and Big Data initiatives within the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods sectors. Earlier positions involved strategic consulting and delivery management for major global retailers and logistics companies, as well as contributions to supplier development at Tata Motors. Academic credentials include an M.Tech in Industrial Engineering and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, both from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.