Enterprise BI and visualization
Shashank Kulshrestha
Vice President - AI & Analytics
Shashank Kulshrestha is VP of AI & Analytics at Fuld, where he leads the delivery of advanced analytics, GenAI, and automation solutions that help clients build scalable data foundations and deploy agentic intelligence systems.
He brings deep experience across enterprise AI architecture, LLM and RAG engineering, machine learning, and data-driven strategy, enabling organizations to transform research, analytics, decision-making, and operations with production-ready AI products. His work spans the full spectrum of modern data and AI capabilities, including data integration, cloud-native engineering, metadata and lineage management, responsible AI design, and end-to-end product lifecycle development.
Shashank has supported clients across retail, CPG, supply chain, marketing, finance, and competitive intelligence, helping them optimize performance and accelerate innovation through actionable insights and automation.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering (University of Delhi) and an Executive Certification in Advanced Data Science from IIM Calcutta.
Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, Indian classical music, and experimenting with new tech gadgets and emerging AI tools.
Alok Tayal
Managing Partner & Board Member
Alok Tayal is Managing Partner and Board Member at Fuld. With more than three decades of experience founding, scaling, and investing in global professional services firms, he specializes in building differentiated offerings, strengthening leadership teams, and enabling high-performing global delivery environments.
Alok partners closely with clients to address complex business problems and accelerate growth using analytics, technology, and research-driven strategy. He also supports the firm’s leadership in strategic planning, capability development, and future-ready innovation.
Alok continues to broaden his perspective through daily learning, shaped by his global teams and two grown children working in technology and venture capital.
Anurag Kapoor
Chief Analytics & AI Officer
Anurag Kapoor leads Fuld’s global Analytics & AI practice, bringing more than 20 years of experience in data science, AI innovation, and digital transformation. He has built and scaled analytics organizations across the US, Europe, and Asia, helping Fortune 500 companies unlock growth in Consumer Goods, Retail, High-Tech, Gaming, Shipping, and Life Sciences
His work brings together Fuld’s competitive intelligence heritage with advanced analytics and GenAI technologies to deliver clear, measurable business impact.
Anurag holds degrees from the London School of Economics, University of London, and the University of Nottingham.
Beyond work, he is an avid filmmaker and actor with a deep interest in astrophysics.
Michele Sachar
Chief Strategy & Insights Officer
Michele Sachar is Fuld’s Chief Strategy & Insights Officer, bringing 25 years of experience in strategy consulting, business intelligence, and operational analytics. She works across client functions—from strategy and insight to product, finance, and marketing—building programs that drive clarity and business impact.
Previously, Michele was Vice President of Strategic Research & Insights at Grail Insights and began her career with Price Waterhouse Coopers before holding positions at NBC and Lifetime Television.
Michele holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Political Science from Swarthmore College, graduating with High Honors.
She enjoys travel, the performing arts, and exploring global cultures.
