Girish Harokeythanahalli K. is an accomplished global business leader with extensive international experience across India, the USA, Europe, and the Middle East. Over the course of his career, Girish has held diverse leadership roles, driving strategic growth, building high-value partnerships, and enabling impactful collaborations across the technology and industrial ecosystems.
With a strong background in business development, he has been instrumental in identifying new opportunities across global markets and fostering long-term client relationships with leading IT companies and industries worldwide.
Girish has a proven track record of supporting Fortune 100 multinational organizations, delivering high-quality programs, and ensuring operational excellence. His contributions have earned him multiple recognitions, including two Milestone Achievement Awards for leadership, strategic marketing, and efficient program execution.
Girish holds an MBA in International Business & Organizational Leadership from the United States and a B.Tech in Information Science from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Karnataka, India. After gaining significant professional experience in the United States, he chose to return to India to contribute to the country’s technology ecosystem. He currently serves as Senior Director in a service-based technology organization.
In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Girish is deeply committed to industry development and civic partnerships. He serves as the President of GBITCIA – Greater Bengaluru IT Companies & Industries Association, an influential industry body representing the collective voice of Bengaluru’s technology and industrial community. Under his leadership, GBITCIA focuses on fostering collaboration between industry, government, and academia; driving policy advocacy; encouraging innovation; and supporting sustainable growth across Bengaluru’s vibrant tech ecosystem.
Girish continues to bring global perspective, local commitment, and a collaborative approach to strengthening Bengaluru’s position as a world-class technology hub.