
Viren Shah
Strategic Advisor and Ex-CDIO(AGCO)
Cacti Industries
About Viren
Strategic advisor and former Fortune 500 C-suite technology executive with 25+ years of global leadership experience helping organizations navigate hyper-growth, M&A, turnarounds, and AI-enabled business transformation. Throughout his career, Viren has viewed technology not as the objective, but as the vehicle for creating measurable business value, transforming organizations, and enabling people to realize their full potential.
He has led enterprise transformations for Walmart, GE Appliances, AGCO, Masco Cabinetry, and Specialty Fashion Group across more than 20 countries spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, and ANZ. Recognized as a trusted business partner, he helps leadership teams maintain operational excellence while reimagining operating models, accelerating innovation, and creating sustainable competitive advantage.
Today, Viren advises organizations, and executive leadership teams on scaling AI from experimentation to enterprise value. He is the creator of the AI Native Operating System, a practical framework that integrates Value Portfolio, AI Delivery, and Organizational Readiness to help organizations become AI Native Enterprises and build Human + AI workforces capable of continuous value creation.
Passionate about enabling organizations and people to realize their full potential, Viren believes the future belongs to enterprises that combine technology with leadership, culture, and continuous learning to create lasting impact.
Industry Recognition: 2026 National ORBIE Nominee • 2025 Georgia ORBIE Winner • 2025 Constellation AI150 Executive • 2025 HMG Global Leadership Award • 2024 Global CDO
- Track
- Food & Agriculture
- Industry
- Agriculture
- Job Function
- IT
- Company Size
- 10,001+ employees