LatentView adds Kamal Sharma and Puneet Talwar to advisory council

CHENNAI: In a move that puts more brains behind the hub, LatentView Analytics has expanded its advisory council with the appointment of Kamal Sharma and Puneet Talwar, as the analytics and consulting firm sharpens its focus on helping global capability centres (GCCs) evolve into innovation-led business engines.

The two industry veterans bring decades of experience spanning digital transformation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and enterprise strategy. Their appointments come as GCCs increasingly move beyond traditional back-office functions to play a larger role in product development, innovation and business decision-making.

Sharma, who currently serves as global connected digital hubs leader at Carrier, has been closely involved in building digital hubs across India, Mexico and China. These centres have been developed as innovation ecosystems focused on advanced technologies such as AI and platform engineering rather than conventional delivery operations. His previous leadership experience includes roles at the Jay Kuling Group and Tally Solutions.

Talwar, vice president at TransUnion, is recognised for his work in AI, machine learning and risk analytics. Over the years, he has led large-scale modelling and analytics initiatives across banking and financial services, including leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase. His expertise is expected to strengthen LatentView’s efforts in data-driven decision-making and financial services transformation.

Speaking about the appointments, LatentView Analytics chief executive officer Rajan Sethuraman said the company was looking to deepen its capabilities as GCCs take on a more strategic role within global organisations.

“As GCCs take on a more strategic role in enterprise transformation, we are continuing to invest in expanding our capabilities in India. We were looking to bring diverse and complementary strengths to propel our work in GCC transformation and for AI-led business impact. Kamal’s experience in building global digital hubs and Puneet’s deep expertise in analytics and risk-driven decision-making will be invaluable as we support clients in transforming their GCCs into innovation-led, outcome-driven units,” said Sethuraman.

Sharing his perspective on the evolving GCC landscape, Kamal Sharma said organisations now have an opportunity to create ecosystems that blend technology, talent and culture to deliver stronger business outcomes.

“GCCs are at an inflection point, evolving from cost-focused delivery units to innovation-led strategic hubs. The opportunity lies in building ecosystems that combine technology, talent, and culture to drive meaningful business impact,” Sharma said.

Meanwhile, Puneet Talwar highlighted the growing importance of analytics and AI capabilities within global centres serving financial institutions.

“As financial institutions scale their global capability centers, the focus is moving toward building deeper analytics and risk capabilities closer to the business. Embedding AI and data-driven decision-making into these centers will be key to managing risk and driving growth,” Talwar said.

The advisory council plays a key role in shaping LatentView’s innovation agenda and growth strategy, bringing together senior industry leaders to provide guidance on emerging trends and client needs. With Sharma and Talwar joining the fold, the company is betting that stronger leadership insight will help GCCs shift from support functions to strategic growth drivers, keeping innovation firmly at the centre of the conversation.