Akash Khurana

Akash has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer since November 2020, leading Wesco’s Information Technology and Digital organizations and advancing the company’s digital transformation.

Before joining Wesco, he was CIO and CDO at McDermott and held senior technology leadership roles at Baker Hughes, GE Energy, and GE Healthcare.

Akash is also an active community leader, contributing to philanthropic initiatives in India and the U.S. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with research in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, along with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Pune and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin. A certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Master Lean Leader, he is currently pursuing a fellowship at the University of Chicago focused on digital inclusion and the responsible use of AI.