How Analytics Can Enhance the Future of Work

As Editorial Director of Asia Pacific and Middle East, James is responsible for developing the content, audience and partnership strategy of IDG’s premium enterprise and channel brands across the region, including CIO, CSOonline and Channel Asia.

Drawing on more than 10 years of in-market experience, James, a well-known event host and moderator, specialises in converting global technology trends into regional and local insights, with a specific focus on Technology Leadership and Channel Partner audiences.

Prior to entering the technology industry, James worked for mainstream media in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, following editorial roles at The Times of London, The West Australian and The New Zealand Herald among others.

Prior to joining Tableau, he held various positions at Salesforce, including Chief of Staff, Asia Pacific and led Salesforce’s Specialized teams for Platform & Emerging Technologies across Asia Pacific – this includes Lightning Platform, Heroku, Einstein Analytics, Quip & CPQ. Robert also directed Salesforce’s regional program for start-ups. He is a highly sought-after public speaker and media contributor and has appeared on Sky News, Bloomberg Radio Hong Kong, Boss Magazine, and The Australian Institute for Company Directors. Robert was also a member of the Victorian Government Innovation Expert Panel.

Robert holds a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a MBA from the Harvard Business School. He was a member of the MIT Board of Trustees from 1996-2001 and the MIT Alumni Board from 2002-2004, and a recipient of the MIT Bronze Beaver for distinguished alumni service.

Parna Ghosh is working as Group CIO for UNO Minda Group. His total experience spans across 30+ years in reputed MNCs & Indian organizations in leadership capacities. Prior to Uno Minda, he was associated in leadership positions with CNH Industrial, Honda Motorcycle & Scooters India, Tata Group (TACO) & Pricol and his background spans across manufacturing to service, distribution & retail industry.

Represents various national forums in the capacity of driving IT in overall industry specifically automotive – he is a member of National Digital committee and Chairman for North Zone Digital Committee of ACMA, Member Governing Council of CII – Center for Digital Transformation, Member of Knowledge and Innovation Council, CIOs of India. He is a distinguished speaker in various IT Forums on subjects ranging from Technology, Innovation, Digital Disruption & Business Transformation through IT. Associated with Uttarakhand Technical University as a guest lecturer for Faculty Development Programme.

He holds Post Graduate Degree in Information Technology from Karnataka University with bachelors from University of Calcutta. He holds Several Certifications –
a. Performance and Leadership from Harvard Business School,
b. Strategic Thinking certification from ISB,
c. Innovative CIO certification from IIM Bangalore,
d. Certification on Financial Management from IIT Delhi and
e. Certification on AI/ML for Tech Leaders from IIT Kanpur
f. Certification on Digital Disruptors from ISB

Robert has a tremendous amount of experience and expertise in assisting Tableau customers see their data. Robert has been a certified Tableau trainer for five years and is certified to train other Tableau trainers.