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Suraj Sharma

Chief Digital, Knowledge & Innovation Officer at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Overview

Suraj Sharma serves as Chief Digital, Knowledge & Innovation Officer at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP [1][3], where Sharma drives the firm's digital and innovation strategy as part of its leadership [2]. Prior to this role, Sharma held the position of Partner, AI & Tech at McKinsey & Company from January 2021 to April 2025 [4], following earlier roles at the firm including Director of Digital Transformation [5], Associate Partner [6], Engagement Manager [7], and Associate [8]. Sharma's career began at IBM, where Sharma served as AI/ML Research Lead from July 2001 to July 2007 [9]. Sharma holds an MBA in Strategy & Marketing from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, completed between 2007 and 2009 [10].

Profile introduction
Source excerptLinkedIn [2]

C-level executive with experience playing Chief Product, Technology, Information, and Digital roles. Proven track record of helping firms, clients drive double digit revenue growth YoY. Currently the Chief Digital, Knowledge & Innovation officer at Simpson Thacher, a global leader in law firm services. As part of Firm’s leadership, I drive our digital & innovation strategy and deliver capabilities that improve attorney and client experience. I am also paving the way for our GenAI strategy. Prior to that, I was the global product leader at McKinsey. Reporting to McKinsey’s Global CTO/CDO, I…

Career history

  1. Chief Digital, Knowledge & Innovation OfficerApr 2025 to presentSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
  2. Partner, AI & TechJan 2021 to Apr 2025McKinsey & Company
  3. Director, Digital Transformation (Associate Partner)Jan 2015 to Dec 2020McKinsey & Company
  4. Associate PartnerAug 2013 to Dec 2014McKinsey & Company
  5. Engagement ManagerOct 2011 to Jul 2013McKinsey & Company
  6. AssociateJul 2009 to Oct 2011McKinsey & Company
  7. AI/ML Research LeadJul 2001 to Jul 2007IBM

Education

  1. MBA, Strategy & Marketing2007 - 2009Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business

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