Careers: Interviews
A Chat with Reddy Mallidi: Distinguished business executive; AI visionary

This week, Stephen Ibaraki has an exclusive interview with Reddy Mallidi.

Reddy Mallidi is a distinguished business executive and AI visionary, bridging technology and business with exceptional expertise. His AI journey, which began during graduate studies, has led him to spearhead transformative projects across global companies.

At ADP, Reddy achieved an 11% point profit margin increase through data science and operational excellence. He pioneered fully automated export compliance using AI at Autodesk and consistently delivered top 1% results in customer experience and operational excellence and digital transformation. His business acumen is evident in his $1B cost savings achievement and the creation of a $700 million Shanghai-based business.

As a thought leader and COO, Reddy guides organizations in leveraging AI to drive innovation and create value. His vision for AI as an empowering force for positive change is rooted in his experience of overcoming limited educational access in rural India.

With an MBA from Columbia Business School and engineering degrees from Indian Institute of Technology and Oklahoma State University, Reddy brings a unique perspective to AI transformation. He continues to shape the future of AI in business, focusing on democratizing its power to create a more equitable future.