Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, resident Sukanta Nag is a seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience in technology management and leadership. He has successfully led complex technology and innovation initiatives in human resource services globally. He has consistently focused on developing solutions that drive growth for his employers and their multinational clients. His expertise lies in providing vision, direction, and strategy to foster innovation, commercialize creative energy, and enhance digital experiences. His leadership in the global technology, HCM, and workforce ecosystem has significantly benefited many internal and external stakeholders.
Recently, Sukanta served as the Chief Technology & Information Officer at OneTen Coalition. In this role, he established and executed the technology vision, product strategy, product development roadmap, and central technology function. His efforts were focused on creating transformative workforce development solutions aimed at significantly improving the lives of millions of under-employed Black talent within ten years. Under his leadership, OneTen launched "Career Marketplace," a smart technology platform that identifies skills and experience and provides access to training, career support, and navigation services. This platform connects candidates to family-sustaining career opportunities with OneTen coalition partners.
Before his tenure at OneTen, Sukanta was the Chief Information Officer of Corporate Human Resources at Prudential Financial. He led the implementation and rollout of a new HR digital employee experience ecosystem powered by the Workday Human Capital Management Solution to a global workforce. Before joining Prudential in 2016, he led the Innovation Organization for the Human Capital Services Capability group at Xerox. He managed a balanced innovation portfolio, developed and executed a high-impact innovation strategy and roadmap, and aligned these efforts with Human Capital Services' strategic business priorities. His professional experience spans global operations, innovation, IT consulting, process management, technology solutions development, and digital transformation.
In 2021, Sukanta founded Atithi Studios, a creative maker's space in Pittsburgh. Atithi Studios comprises artist co-working studios and a gallery exhibit hall. Its mission is to build a happier community through engagement with the arts. This initiative has created economic opportunities for artists and their local communities. The space offers a welcoming environment for artists to thrive and for the community to unite, share, and be inspired. He applies insights from over 20 years as a corporate leader to support creatives looking to accelerate their practice through mentorship and opportunities.
