Ajinkya Apte

I am a highly motivated senior servant leader with a strong belief in agility and an agile mindset. Currently, I lead the Commercial Platforms and Delivery at Imperial Brands PLC, where I manage the commercial technology vision, commercial IT portfolio, and product management. My role involves partnering with business units to drive innovation and deliver impactful IT solutions.

My career began at Persistent Systems Limited, where I developed corporate and technical skills by supporting international clients. I then joined Heineken’s International Graduate Program, gaining experience in IT strategy, projects, and operations. I later managed the Office 365 suite and service management for Europe, and led Agile transformation initiatives to enhance time to market and customer collaboration.

At Upfield, as Head of IT for South-West Europe, I aligned IT strategy with business priorities, driving global program execution and delivering impactful IT solutions. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strategic thinking, business partnering, and a commitment to global delivery, fostering innovation and leading teams to meet evolving business needs.