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Prajakt Deotale

Prajakt is an industry Director for Telco & Media at Microsoft, he lead the digital transformation strategy and AI adoption for our customers in the telecom sector across EMEA. With over 2 decades of experience in management consulting, Prajakt have developed a deep expertise in business and portfolio strategy, value-led digital transformation, and service delivery in multi-cultural, multi-partner, cross-functional, and cross-industry environments.
His mission is to inspire and empower people with disabilities to overcome their limiting beliefs and drive true impact and change. As an inclusion ambassador, Prajakt work with Microsoft ERG, D&I, industry partners, and charities to raise awareness and drive impact for people with disabilities. He has also founded start-up incubator InnovateMK and a mental health support digital platform InnerArk.
Prajakt have received multiple awards, including the Microsoft Gold Club Award and the Smart Cities UK Award.