MSCI has strengthened its AI Technology Strategy by appointing Kashi Kakarla as Chief Technology Officer. His start date is June 22nd.
Kakarla will report to CEO Henry Fernandez and be on the Management Committee. In addition, he will join the company’s Management Committee. Consequently, MSCI aims to accelerate innovation across its technology ecosystem.
Kashi Kakarla worked 17 years at Intuit, building out tech platforms. He most recently led the Intuit Small Business Platform team. Plus, he helped turn QuickBooks into an AI powerhouse. Before that, Kakarla held key jobs at SiRF and Motorola, pushing limits in GPS and comms. Throughout, he picked up degrees from the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, and the University of Adelaide.
“I am delighted to welcome Kashi to MSCI,” said Fernandez. His deep experience building and enhancing technology makes him the ideal leader to drive the next chapter of MSCI’s transformation. In particular, his track record of using AI to modernize and scale complex products is exactly what we need as MSCI looks to increase the number of clients who consume our data, models, analytics, and other content and make it easier for them to do so.”
Driving AI Innovation and Technology Expansion
At MSCI, Kakarla will head product engineering for all client groups and focus on embedding AI in investment solutions. This makes it easier for clients to access data and insights. Plus, he’ll lead the launch of a new Silicon Valley office, which will boost innovation and attract tech talent. Also, MSCI created a Technology and Data Committee that guides AI and data strategies at the board level.
“I’m thrilled to join MSCI at a pivotal moment in its growth story,” said Kakarla. “Harnessing the power of AI will help us build and scale solutions that help clients reach their goals and sustain MSCI’s market leadership.”
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Source: Businesswire
