ANSR gets a new Group Chief Information Officer

US-based global capability centre (GCC) consulting firm ANSR that has a huge presence in Bengaluru announced the appointment of Kirk Ball as its new Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) on Wednesday.

With over three decades of experience in technology leadership and innovation, Ball brings a wealth of expertise to his new role.

Ball joined ANSR from Giant Eagle, an American supermarket chain, where he was the CIO. Kirk has also served in technology leadership positions with companies like Kroger and Christ Hospital Health Network. Kirk has consistently delivered innovative and sustainable outcomes amidst volatile economic market cycles and digital transformations.

“The role of the CIO is undergoing a profound change in today's digital era. The modern CIO is now a strategic architect of digital value, driving innovation and shaping the future of business,” said Lalit Ahuja, Founder & CEO of ANSR.

"We are delighted to welcome Ball to our leadership team. With his wealth of experience in crafting and executing GCC-enabled global technology teams, Ball will play a key role in supporting our clients in developing the most efficient strategies for leveraging GCCs as drivers for enhanced value, change, and transformation throughout their organisations. He will also provide coaching and mentorship to GCC leaders, ensuring alignment with organisational goals in support of the evolving CIO agenda,” he added.

Ball will serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the company’s customers, guiding them in determining functions which are best suited for the GCC and providing insights on their transformation blueprint.

He will also serve as counsel to CIOs and CXOs on establishing new competency pods within their GCCs, offering insights into best practices and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor. Ball will play a pivotal role in the company's evolution into a GCC SuperApp, providing modular and adaptable solutions for companies to establish GCCs.

“I look forward to leveraging my experience to contribute to ANSR’s growth and success and to drive a positive change for broader the industry. I'm excited to join ANSR at a hyper-growth stage where we are setting up a new GCC almost every 2-3 weeks, which presents a tremendous opportunity for innovation and expansion,” said Ball who has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting/Finance and an Associates degree in Systems Analysis and Design from Miami University.

In addition, Ball has served with the Growth Advisory Board of Silk, the Board of Advisors for Mercury Capital, and the Board of Directors for Aether Spectrum, the Cincinnati CIO Roundtable and the Miami University Technology Advisory Board.