Leadership Coach, Mentor, and Business Transformation Executive with 36+ years of global leadership experience driving large-scale growth, transformation, and operational excellence across IT, Manufacturing, BFSI, Healthcare, Shipping, and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Former Director at Cisco Systems with deep expertise in digital transformation, global delivery, automation-led growth, product management, customer experience, and leadership development. Recognized for building high-performing global teams, scaling businesses, and enabling sustainable growth through strategic execution. As an Executive Coach and Mentor, Kas has coached and mentored 40+ leaders (500 hours plus), including Directors, General Managers, Senior Managers, and Executives across multiple industries in India and Internationally. Known for his deep listening, non-judgmental coaching style, strategic thinking, and ability to help leaders navigate transitions, growth challenges, and personal transformation. Coaching Philosophy: “Unlock your potential. Unleash your success with lasting transformation.” COACHING EXPERTISE • Executive Coaching • Leadership Development • Transition & Career Coaching • Emerging Leaders & Women Leaders • Strategic Thinking & Executive Presence • Communication & Influence • Mentoring & Consulting • Group Coaching • Growth Mindset & Behavioral Transformation • Psychometric & Leadership Assessments COACHING & MENTORING HIGHLIGHTS • Coached 40+ leaders across IT, Manufacturing, BFSI, Shipping, and Healthcare sectors • Mentored 20+ emerging and senior leaders across industries • Currently coaching senior executives from US-headquartered multinational organizations • Enabled leaders to improve executive presence, clarity, confidence, influence, and strategic execution • Widely acknowledged for superior listening skills, practical leadership insights, and transformational coaching approach EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Education • Masters in Computer Applications / Computer Science • Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Communication), Karnatak University Coaching & Professional Certifications • ICF ACC Certified Coach • CFI Certified Executive Coach (PGPEC) • Marshall Goldsmith Certified Coach (MGSCC) • Leadership Circle Profile Certified Assessor (LCP) • 24 VIA Assessment Certified • NLP Coach, NLP Trainer and NLP Practitioner • ICF PCC Certified Coach (Work in Progress) • Positive Intelligence Certified Coach (Work in Progress)