Bitwise Appoints Shyam Natarajan As Chief Strategy Officer

By Amit Chowdhry • Jan 19, 2026

Bitwise has named Shyam Natarajan as chief strategy officer, adding a senior executive role to accelerate its AI-first modernization and enterprise transformation work. The AI, data, and digital engineering services provider said the appointment supports its focus on helping global enterprises modernize their digital foundations and build AI-first systems that deliver measurable business outcomes.

The company noted that the hire is part of a broader growth push that includes the recent launches of FulkrumCloud, its modernization acceleration platform, and AI Café, an enterprise-focused hub for AI adoption and experimentation. Bitwise said those initiatives reflect increasing client demand for large-scale transformation as AI reshapes industries.

In the CSO role, Natarajan will lead Bitwise’s strategy, corporate development and business transformation functions, with a mandate to align the organization around scalable modernization programs and AI-driven transformation for its global client base.

Natarajan brings more than 27 years of technology services experience spanning strategy, corporate development, alliances, sales, presales and new business incubation. Prior to joining Bitwise, he led corporate development and alliances at Mastek and previously held senior leadership roles at Genpact, Dell Services and Wipro.

Bitwise is headquartered in Chicago and operates global delivery centers in Pune, India. The company said it combines onshore client alignment with offshore delivery efficiency, leveraging modernization intellectual property alongside AI, data and digital engineering services.

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“We are incredibly excited to welcome Shyam as our new Chief Strategy Officer, a pivotal role designed to significantly contribute to Bitwise’s strategy to help our enterprise clients deliver meaningful impact with AI. This strategic addition underscores our commitment to accelerating growth and building positive impact for our clients and our valued stakeholders.”

Raman Sapra, Global Chief Executive Officer, Bitwise

“I am excited to join the Bitwise family at a pivotal point in its growth journey. The opportunity to contribute to the company’s strategy and transformation agenda is something I am truly energized about. I look forward to working alongside the team to accelerate growth and build an enduring impact for the company and its stakeholders.”

Shyam Natarajan, Chief Strategy Officer, Bitwise