In a grand ceremony held at the House of Lords in the UK Parliament, Sanjib Sahoo, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer of Ingram Micro, was honored with the esteemed Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award at the World Leaders Summit 2024 in London.
This prestigious award, named after Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India and renowned aerospace scientist, is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence in their fields and significantly contributed to global economic and societal progress.
Recognized as a leading innovator and disruptor in the global tech industry, Mr. Sahoo is celebrated for his role in driving digital transformation at Ingram Micro. Under his leadership, the company has advanced its digital platform, Xvantage, which leverages AI to transform distribution practices and impact nearly 90% of the global population.
Mr. Sahoo expressed his gratitude for the award, stating, “Receiving the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award is a great honor. I am thrilled to contribute to the technology industry’s growth by modernizing IT distribution. Congratulations to all the award recipients for their remarkable achievements.”
The award acknowledges Mr. Sahoo’s significant contributions as a technology disruptor and his inspirational role for Indian startups and global tech leaders. His advocacy for integrating technology and business to foster a digitally advanced yet human-centric future is a call to action for global markets.
In addition to his work with Ingram Micro, Mr. Sahoo has championed several innovative concepts such as “DigiOps,” “Digital Fitness,” and “Digital BMI,” which have advanced industry standards and pushed technological boundaries.
Born in India and educated at Harvard Business School, Mr. Sahoo is a distinguished thought leader with multiple patents and contributions to major publications like Forbes Council and Harvard Business Review. He has also been featured in Wired and as a TED speaker.
Mr. Sahoo is widely recognized as one of the most influential business figures globally and has received numerous accolades, including being named a Global Technology Icon. He has also been honored with titles such as “DigiGOAT” by CIOnews and “Most Interesting Man in Tech” by Tech Whisperers. Fortune magazine recognized him as “Unstoppable” in its 2024 issue, placing him among the world’s top influencers alongside figures like Elon Musk.
