Build an AI-First Company That Attracts Customers, Talent, and Market Share.
Because the companies that lead with culture, win with AI.
AI Is No Longer a Future Investment—It’s Reshaping Your Business Today
AI isn’t just another technology shift. It’s a fundamental restructuring of how businesses operate, make decisions, and compete. Yet, most organizations struggle with where AI fits in their strategy, leadership structure, and culture.
This is where Mahesh M. Thakur steps in.
A former VP at billion-dollar enterprises like Microsoft, Amazon, Intuit, and GoDaddy, Mahesh has been at the forefront of AI-driven culture transformation, P&L management, and enterprise-wide AI adoption. He works directly with CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, and Boards to embed AI into their org chart, decision-making, and long-term strategy.
Unlike traditional consultants, Mahesh brings real-world executive experience to help leaders move from AI uncertainty to clear, strategic execution.
Executive AI Advisory Services
AI Adoption Without Cultural Resistance
Tech adoption fails when leadership and teams aren’t aligned. Most AI rollouts don’t fail due to technology—they fail because of resistance from leaders and teams.
Mahesh helps organizations create an AI-driven culture where executives, teams, and AI strategy work in sync. He has led AI transformation at Fortune 500 companies, ensuring AI adoption happens without fear, frustration, or resistance.
- How to get C-Suite & teams aligned on AI strategy
- Why resistance to AI is not about the technology—but about leadership
- Practical frameworks for making AI adoption seamless & productive
AI on Your Org Chart™
AI isn’t an IT project—it’s an executive function. Where should AI live in your organization? Who owns it? What’s the Board’s role?
Mahesh helps CEOs and Boards design an AI-powered org structure that ensures AI enhances decision-making, drives revenue, and safeguards governance.
C-Suite & Board AI Readiness Assessment
How well is your leadership team prepared for AI? Most companies believe they are AI-ready, yet less than 10% have the right leadership alignment and governance.
Find out your company’s AI maturity level with the Enterprise AI Readiness Score™.
Executive AI Strategy Sessions
AI is moving fast. Is your leadership team keeping up? Mahesh facilitates private executive briefings and workshops to ensure your C-Suite is ahead of AI disruption, risk, and market shifts.
AI Governance, Risk & Competitive Strategy
AI regulations are coming. Your Board needs a proactive strategy to manage AI risks while capitalizing on competitive opportunities.
Stuart Lee, Chief Privacy Officer, VMWare
Who Mahesh Works With
- CEOs & CFOs – Align AI with P&L strategy, cost efficiencies & revenue growth.
- CTOs & CIOs – Ensure AI is integrated strategically, not reactively.
- Boards & Investors – AI governance, risk mitigation & competitive positioning.
- C-Suite Teams – AI-driven leadership alignment for sustainable adoption.
Why Mahesh M. Thakur?
- Former VP of AI & Digital Transformation at Fortune 500 companies
- Stanford Certified Board Member & Top 100 Global Coach (MG 100)
- Managed billion-dollar P&Ls while leading AI adoption & culture change
- Trusted advisor to Fortune 500, Russell 2000 & Inc. 5000 companies
- Speaks the language of CEOs, CFOs, and Boards—Not just technologists
Work With Mahesh
AI is moving faster than your executive team. The question is: Will your company lead, follow, or get left behind?