VP Delivery · Capgemini

Ashish Minocha

Program Management Leader & Immersive Tech Innovator with 25+ years driving Digital Transformation across Aerospace, Defense, Telecom, and Retail. Shaping the future of AI-powered customer experience.

25+
Years Experience
1800+
FTEs Managed
6+
Industries
Ashish Minocha — VP Delivery at Capgemini
About Me

The Leader Behind the Work

Innovative Program Management Leader with expertise in Immersive Technologies and a senior leader with 25+ years of proven success in orchestrating complex, multi-region digital transformation initiatives.

Delivered large-scale programs across industries including Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, Energy Utilities, Telecommunications, and Retail — fusing cutting-edge immersive technologies with robust program management frameworks.

Currently at Capgemini as VP Delivery, leading end-to-end digital transformation and actively co-creating the DCX AI strategy to deploy AI intelligently across customer experience programs.

Ashish Minocha
📍Bengaluru, India
🏢VP @ Capgemini
🎓IIM Bangalore Alumni
💡Open to Advisory Roles

Core Competencies

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Program Management Excellence

Led global delivery teams of 1800+ FTEs across geographies, executing high-value programs using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid frameworks.

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Immersive Technology Leadership

Built and led CoEs in Europe and India for immersive and AI-driven digital customer experience, establishing innovation labs and driving regional growth.

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Cross-Functional Leadership

Spearheaded multidisciplinary teams, bridging technical and business stakeholders to align strategic objectives and exceed client expectations.

Digital Innovation & Transformation

Architected DCX Foundry and other frameworks enabling seamless delivery of customer experience solutions at scale while maintaining KPI adherence.

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Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

Partnered with C-suite executives globally to align program objectives with business goals, driving consultative partnerships and long-term client retention.

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AI Strategy & Deployment

Actively driving the DCX AI strategy at Capgemini — defining how AI is deployed across customer experience projects to unlock scale, speed, and personalisation.

Career

Experience

25+ years across aerospace, digital transformation, and immersive technology leadership.

Vice President Delivery

Current

Capgemini

Mar 2025 – Present

Gurugram, India

  • Leading end-to-end execution of a large-scale Digital Transformation initiative integrating multiple services into a unified customer experience platform.
  • Driving program delivery spanning product, design, engineering, and analytics with a strong focus on agility, scalability, and business impact.
  • Actively co-creating the DCX AI strategy — defining how AI is deployed and scaled across customer experience projects to drive personalisation, efficiency, and innovation.

Chief Business Officer

MAI Labs

Jul 2023 – Feb 2025

India

  • Senior executive overseeing all facets of business operations and strategy.
  • Drove growth, operational efficiency, and financial health to keep the company competitive in the market.
  • Pivotal in shaping go-to-market strategies and building strategic partnerships.

Domain Head – Immersive & DCX India / Immersive CoE Lead (Europe), Senior Director

Capgemini

Jul 2018 – Sep 2023

Bengaluru, India

  • Domain Head for Interactive CX practice covering UX, WebUI, and Mobile — delivering hyper-personalised AI-driven experiences for clients globally.
  • Led strategy, vision, and skill-building for a ~1800 FTE team with full P&L accountability (revenue, bookings, margins).
  • Immersive CoE Lead (Europe) — built capability, centralised knowledge & assets, and drove regional growth across European BUs.
  • Responsible for orchestration of delivery, solutions, pre-sales, and innovation for the DCX entity.

Director – Digital

Capgemini

Feb 2015 – Jul 2018

Bengaluru, India

  • Built next-gen digital delivery model, incubating 5 cutting-edge projects with ~40 FTEs.
  • Managed 120+ FTEs for the Benelux region, delivering 35+ projects worth +€10M per year.
  • Spearheaded the Fresher Induction initiative for the Digital practice.

Senior Manager – Pre-Sales & Delivery, France OBU

Capgemini

Jun 2012 – Jan 2015

Bengaluru, India

  • Enabled account growth for Aerospace & Defence in the France region.
  • Owned and ran business development for offshore-proactive opportunities.
  • Managed oversight and escalation for all India-delivery projects for France BU.

Service Delivery Manager (Bombardier) & Solution Architect

Capgemini

Dec 2005 – May 2012

Bengaluru, India

  • Led service delivery of Technical Publications for Bombardier Commercial Aircraft with 170+ FTEs.
  • Maintained continuous client engagement across North America sites for account retention and growth.
  • Solutioned (technical & commercial) content lifecycle management bids using PTC Windchill, TeamCenter, and S1000D standards.
  • Established PM Office: SLA/KPI development, contract management, process optimisation, and workflow tooling.

Engineer Design – Aircraft Upgrade Projects

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Jan 2000 – Dec 2005

Bengaluru, India

  • Hands-on experience in aircraft upgrade and life-extension projects — feasibility to vendor evaluation — on British, Russian, and French-origin fighter aircraft.
  • Managed highly complex multidisciplinary government turnkey projects involving defence forces, Indian/foreign vendors, and government agencies.
  • Technical SME for avionics & mechanical: design, analysis, retrofitting, testing, and maintenance.
Expertise

Skills & Domains

Industries Served

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Aerospace & Defense

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Manufacturing

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Telecommunications

Energy & Utilities

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Retail & eCommerce

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Automotive

Program & Delivery Management

Agile / ScrumWaterfallHybrid FrameworksP&L ManagementPMO SetupSLA/KPI Management

Technology & Innovation

Immersive Technologies (XR/AR/VR)AI Strategy & DeploymentDigital TransformationUX & WebUIMobile ExperienceDCX Foundry

Leadership & Strategy

Global Team LeadershipC-Suite EngagementPre-Sales & SolutioningGo-to-Market StrategyCoE BuildingOffshore / Nearshore Models

Industry Standards & Tools

S1000DPTC WindchillTeamCenterContract ManagementProcess OptimisationWorkflow Tooling
Credentials

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

Executive General Management Programme (EGMP)

2013

One of India's premier management institutions — IIM Bangalore's Executive programme strengthened strategic management, leadership, and business acumen.

Karnatak University

B.E. – Electronics & Communication Engineering

1995 – 1999

Springdales School, New Delhi

Secondary & Senior Secondary Education

Insights

Blog

Perspectives on AI, digital transformation, program leadership, and the future of immersive tech.

Philosophy3 min readDec 12, 2024

Are Humans Truly the Pinnacle of Evolution — Or Have We Regressed?

My cat Freya lives in harmony with her surroundings — content, mindful, and effortlessly balanced. In contrast, humanity's endless pursuit of knowledge and power often leaves us disconnected and in conflict with the very nature we rely on. A reflection on what true progress really means.

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Leadership3 min readJul 24, 2024

Can a Good Human Being Be a Good Businessman?

Success in business is about more than just profits — it's about trust, integrity, and creating a positive work culture. Leaders who practice empathy and honesty cultivate stronger teams and lasting loyalty. A case for ethical leadership as a business advantage.

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Immersive Tech3 min readFeb 16, 2024

Meta Quest 3 vs Vision Pro: Where Does VR's Future Actually Lie?

The real sweet spot in VR isn't about winning the specs race — it's about balancing photorealism, comfort, affordability, and an open ecosystem. Exploring the untapped potential between two very different visions of immersive computing.

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Immersive Tech3 min readFeb 14, 2024

The Phygital Revolution: Apple Vision Pro and a New Era of Blended Reality

A hands-on look at Apple Vision Pro and what it means for the immersive technology landscape. Is this the device that finally bridges the physical and digital worlds — or the opening move in a much longer game?

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