Wolters Kluwer is doubling down on its digital evolution with the appointment of Indian American scaling expert Tejas Shah as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer. The move signals a sharp focus on artificial intelligence and advanced software as the company enters its next phase of global expansion.
Shah transitions to the leadership role directly from McKinsey & Company, where he served as a Partner. His background at the prestigious consultancy focused heavily on the intersection of information services and software, with a specific emphasis on how businesses can harness AI to refine their go-to-market strategies and pricing models.
In his new capacity, Shah will report to the CEO and collaborate with the Executive Board to steer the company’s three-year strategic roadmap. His primary mission involves scaling “expert solutions “the company’s term for its specialized software and services while modernizing the technological backbone that serves professionals in the healthcare, legal, and financial sectors.
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Stacey Caywood, a Member of the Executive Board and the company’s designated CEO, highlighted Shah’s arrival as a pivotal moment for the organization.
“Tejas brings deep experience in scaling organizations and a strong commitment to innovation,” Caywood said. She noted that his fluency in AI-driven solutions is essential for maintaining the firm’s market leadership in an increasingly automated landscape.
Shah’s academic credentials lean heavily into the technical. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on analytics from Stanford University, following a dual-degree undergraduate background in Mathematics and Computer Science from Tufts University.
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For Shah, the role represents an opportunity to build on a legacy of specialized expertise. “Wolters Kluwer has a long-standing reputation for delivering meaningful value to its customers when it matters most,” Shah said, adding that he looks forward to advancing the company’s strategic ambitions alongside its global workforce.
The leadership shuffle comes as Maria Montenegro, who previously held the strategy and innovation mantle, moves into a new role as CEO of the group’s Corporate Performance & ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) division.
Based in the Netherlands, Wolters Kluwer remains a titan in the professional services world, reporting 2024 revenues of €5.9 billion ($7.01 billion). With a footprint in over 180 countries and a workforce of approximately 21,600, the company’s pivot toward AI-centric leadership suggests a proactive approach to the shifting demands of the global information economy.