Venky Sankaran is a strategic leader with extensive global experience in the Oil & Energy sector, specializing across the Oil & Gas value chain, digital transformation, data analytics, and AI. Currently serving as the Staff Data Manager at BP PLC, he leads cross-functional teams delivering large-scale digital programs, AI, and analytics services. Venky has a proven track record in developing enterprise data strategies and frameworks, driving AI adoption, and fostering innovation across large organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. Venky is also an inventor with multiple patents in health monitoring and wellbore location technologies.