2022 Global Leaders in Consulting: Kshitij Sharma

Kshitij "K" Sharma is a Principal/Partner in EPAM Continuum's Intelligent Automation Business Consulting practice and a leader in client engagement. He has 20 years of experience in helping Fortune 500 organizations across industries achieve business objectives by leveraging-wide ranging digital capabilities and also leads offering creation and go-to-market initiatives for the practice. Over the course of his career, K has created multiple solutions and services that gained high demand through proven success. He is passionate about creating client value through cutting-edge solutions and efficient business processes while putting people at the center of transformation.

He also works with regional practices on innovation initiatives, frequently publishes thought leadership, conducts webinars and represents the firm at industry events. He also coaches colleagues on EPAM consulting methods and mentors them in their career growth.

What do you consider your greatest personal or professional achievement? 

A recent accomplishment that is closest to my heart is where I helped one of our clients strategize and successfully execute some of the most ambitious transformation programs in their EMEA business leading to $65M annual benefits and fueling further growth. The initiatives have redefined the way they do business and serve their customers, leveraging innovation and leading technologies such as AI and Automation while also building in-house talent in key areas. The client has now requested our help with much bigger goals in NA and LATAM regions. That this achievement came during the pandemic, which has been the most testing period for this client's business and consulting engagements, is what makes this the most satisfying professional and personal achievement.

What advice would you give a professional just beginning a career in consulting?

To anyone embarking on a career in consulting, I'd first like to tell them that they are in for an exciting and challenging ride. Further, I'd want to share two pieces of advice based on my experiences – Put the client first, personal and firm success will follow Continuous learning is foundational to long-term career success

What have you loved most about your consulting career?

I deeply cherish the experience I've had working with and learning from some incredible leaders, mentors and peers. I also highly value the opportunities that clients entrusted me with, to solve some of their toughest problems.

What does being honored as a Global Leader mean to you?

Getting recognized as a Global Leader in Consulting by such an esteemed publication in the consulting profession is something I never imagined and is a great honor for me. It will forever serve as a testament to the professional code I live by – delivering client value through honest and smart work, and an unrelenting work ethic. That said, I am also a firm believer that any leader is only as good as the team. As I receive this recognition, equal credit must go to the entire EPAM Continuum project team without whose support I wouldn't even be in consideration for such appreciation.