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Full Name
Ashish Kanal
Age
45
Education
MLISc
Experience
Global Knowledge Management (KM) Leader with 23+ years of experience architecting scalable Knowledge Management ecosystems across consulting, SaaS, and regulated industries. Proven ability to build AI-powered knowledge platforms, streamline discovery, and enable cross-functional collaboration through strategy, governance, and cultural transformation. Expertise in leveraging NLP, metadata governance, and content lifecycle automation to deliver right-time, right-format access to institutional knowledge. Adept at driving adoption, reducing duplication, and delivering measurable ROI via KM-aligned decision intelligence frameworks.
Job Type
24 Hours

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Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
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About you
Global Knowledge Management (KM) Leader with 23+ years of experience architecting scalable Knowledge Management ecosystems across consulting, SaaS, and regulated industries. Proven ability to build AI-powered knowledge platforms, streamline discovery, and enable cross-functional collaboration through strategy, governance,
and cultural transformation. Expertise in leveraging NLP, metadata governance, and content lifecycle automation to deliver right-time, right-format access to institutional knowledge. Adept at driving adoption, reducing duplication, and delivering measurable ROI via KM-aligned decision intelligence frameworks.
What are you looking for in a new role?
I’m looking for a role where I can drive large-scale impact by building and leading enterprise knowledge ecosystems that are deeply embedded into business workflows, performance, and innovation strategy. I want to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values knowledge as a strategic asset - where I can bring together people, processes, platforms, and AI to unlock insights, accelerate learning, and fuel growth. Most importantly, I’m seeking a leadership environment that encourages bold thinking, rewards contribution, and allows me to shape the future of knowledge-enabled transformation at scale.
What you are interested in working with us?
What excites me about working with your organization is the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven, innovation-focused environment where knowledge, insights, and digital transformation are core to strategic growth. I see a strong alignment between your vision and my expertise—especially in building AI-powered knowledge ecosystems, driving cross-functional adoption, and embedding learning and intelligence into everyday decision-making. I’m particularly drawn to your commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and your global impact, which resonates with my passion for creating scalable solutions that empower people, unlock value from knowledge, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
What has been most challenging experience in a past role?
One of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences was leading the development of a Capability Maturity Model to benchmark our organizational capabilities against industry standards. The scope was complex, spanning multiple service lines, functions, and dimensions like people, processes, assets, and data. I took ownership of defining the approach, aligning internal stakeholders, and identifying the right consulting partner with deep domain expertise to accelerate the process. This enabled us to bring external objectivity, validate our internal view, and create a practical, scalable framework that informed strategic decisions and improved our positioning in client conversations.

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Dear Hiring Manager,

With over 23 years of experience at the intersection of Knowledge Management (KM), Digital Learning, and AI-driven business transformation, I have consistently led enterprise-wide initiatives that turn organizational knowledge into a strategic asset. My work spans diverse sectors including healthcare, consulting, government, FMCG, energy, and SaaS—building systems that improve decision-making, operational agility, and innovation readiness.

I specialize in designing and scaling connected knowledge ecosystems that go beyond content repositories and communities. From leading AI-powered Knowledge Hubs and “Who’s Who” expert directories, to building Capability Maturity Models and Ideation Ecosystems, I have successfully embedded KM into the fabric of performance, compliance, and growth across the enterprise. One of my most complex undertakings involved developing an organizational Capability Maturity Framework—where I defined the approach, onboarded the right consulting partner, and led alignment across business units to benchmark and elevate institutional capabilities.

At the core of my leadership philosophy is the ability to bridge people, processes, and platforms. I’ve led global Communities of Practice, deployed GenAI-powered learning academies, instituted KM-led scorecards tied to performance reviews, and operationalized governance frameworks that ensure content integrity, taxonomy compliance, and adoption. Whether it’s knowledge synthesis for lessons learned, sentiment analysis from MoMs, or building a talent-on-demand intelligence layer—I approach every initiative with strategic foresight, technical depth, and a business impact mindset.

As a thought leader, I actively contribute to the evolving discourse on AI and Knowledge Management, including my #AIKMdecoded series that explores AI model failure due to poor KM foundations, tacit knowledge loss, and explainability gaps. I am equally passionate about coaching teams, cultivating KM culture, and shaping the next generation of knowledge-enabled digital workplaces.

I look forward to connecting to explore opportunities where my experience in building knowledge-led, AI-integrated ecosystems can drive transformative outcomes for your organization.

Warm regards,

Ashish