Bio

Inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2020

Sanjay is CEO of JLL’s Corporate Solutions business in the Americas. JLL is a world leader in commercial real estate services.

Throughout his career, Sanjay has helped large, complex, global businesses achieve their ambitions through disruptive technology and transformational change. At JLL, his responsibilities include helping clients drive strategic value from their workplaces and portfolios, while helping create a better world for their people, partners and communities.

Previously, Sanjay established and led IBM’s industry-leading Global Cloud Application Services business – focused on cloud technology and cognitive computing to drive digital transformation that not only helps organizations succeed, but dramatically changes the way industries do business. Before that, as a CIO in the automotive industry, he collaborated with C-level executives in numerous corporations around the world on innovation and transformation strategy.

Whether brainstorming one-on-one with corporate leaders, mentoring leaders of tomorrow, or speaking to a large gathering of industry professionals, Sanjay’s ambition is to help others target higher achievement through personal development, digital empowerment and industry transformation.

A regular contributor to industry discussions through media and speaking engagements, Sanjay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Brila Institute of Technology in Jharkhand, India, a master of science degree in management systems from Florida Tech and a doctorate in management from Walsh College in Troy, MI. His doctoral work extended his practitioner experience into academic research focused on Organizational Transformations.

Outside of JLL, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys golf, is a hiker and considers high-altitude hiking in the Himalayas as one of his greatest adventures.

What advice or words of wisdom do you have for students and recent graduates?

"It is so critical that we reinvent ourselves in our careers, and not be afraid to take risks. Especially today, when digital and social interactions are transforming entire industries, stepping out of comfort zones, and an insatiable appetite to learn are essential skills."

How did Florida Tech help prepare you for your career?

At Florida Tech I found an environment that brought together faculty that blended practitioner experiences with academic acumen into classrooms with a diverse student body. This helped build the foundation of making strategic career choices, and the passionate pursuit of humble leadership.

What accomplishments are you most proud of?

Like most people, pride as a father and of my family are paramount. I also derived, and do to this day, gratification in completing my doctoral studies mid-career – experience enhanced with the rich heritage and discipline of academia and research provides a differentiated understanding of business.

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