Rashik Parmar
Digital Leader and Non-Exec Director Expert in AI strategy, digital transformation, and data-driven leadership with deep experience across public, private, and academic sectors.
About this Expert
🔹 Rashik Parmar
Digital Leader and Non-Executive Director
đź“Ť North East, UK
🧠Areas of Expertise
- AI for Good
- Digital Inclusion
- Net Zero
- Productivity & Innovation
- Workforce & AI Skills
- Bias & Ethics
đź“š Bio
Rashik Parmar is a distinguished digital leader with over four decades of experience shaping responsible, impactful digital solutions across industries. Throughout his 42-year career, he has consistently championed technology for societal good, from large-scale enterprise transformation to grassroots innovation.
Currently, Rashik serves in several influential advisory roles, including as a Senior Independent Member on the NERC Council (UKRI), a Council Member for The Open University, and Chair of the Industry Advisory Board at Digit Lab. He also contributes to Leeds University Business School and was formerly the CEO of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, where he significantly enhanced the organisation’s reputation and operational impact.
Previously an IBM Fellow and Vice President, Rashik played a pivotal role in developing IBM’s "future-ready" culture, leading major digital transformation efforts in the financial sector. A pioneer in Responsible Computing, he co-authored a Harvard Business Review article and helped create a framework now influencing global best practices in IT ethics and sustainability.
His influence extends into personal development as well—he is the founding director of Rangoli Radio and author of the acclaimed “Sunday Sprinkles” blog, recognized among the top 50 happiness blogs worldwide. Rashik is celebrated for his ability to demystify complex technologies and inspire audiences with realistic, future-focused insights.
🛠️ Skills & Tools
- Digital Transformation
- Responsible Innovation
- IT Sustainability
- AI Ethics
- Complex Programme Delivery
- Derisking Large-Scale Initiatives
- GenAI & Cloud Technologies
🏛️ Sector Experience
- Financial Services
- Professional Services
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
đź’Ľ Notable Projects
- HSBC — IT Modernisation and Consolidation
- Royal Bank of Scotland — IT Mergers and Cloud Transformation
- Harvard Business Review — Co-author, "New Patterns for Innovation" and "What is Responsible Computing?"
🎤 Speaking & Workshops
- Enabling Culture Change
- Demystifying Technology Advances
- AI Ethics and Responsible Computing
🗓️ Sessions offered: Workshops, Audits & Reviews, Executive Briefings
đź“– Publications & Media
Harvard Business Review:
- What is Responsible Computing? (2023)
- Google Scholar:
- Rashik Parmar's Academic Citations
- Author: Sunday Sprinkles – Top 50 global happiness blog
🏅 Recognition
- MBE for Services to Business and Innovation
- Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS)
📬 Availability
âś… Available for:
- Strategic Advisory
- Executive Workshops
- Public Speaking
- Panel Moderation
- Mentoring & Coaching
📆 Prefers virtual engagements
🗣️ Testimonials & References
"It is not easy to talk about Rashik! Too many qualities and fantastic things to say about him. I just want to thank him here, because his passion, friendship and talent were a key factor for letting me feel like I was in a family inside the IBM Academy of Technology! He was really the president everyone wanted to have! We worked together several times and I always enjoyed sharing knowledge with him—and every time I had something to learn!"