Ajit Gopalakrishnan is an accomplished business leader, engineer, and speaker whose career spans nearly two decades in technology, manufacturing, and education. As Head of Odin Education, he has spent over eight years driving strategic planning, product innovation, and market growth, positioning Odin Education as a leader in educational technology. Under his leadership, Odin Education has delivered digital learning solutions designed to bridge the educational divide, reaching both domestic and global markets.
Before joining Odin Education and Jendamark, Ajit served as Sourcing Unit Director for Unilever, overseeing operations at the Khanyisa Home Care Liquids Factory, Unilever’s largest investment in Africa at the time. He managed a €100 million operation with over 150 team members, successfully leading major product launches and strategic initiatives for brands such as Handy Andy, Domestos, Comfort, Sunlight, and Omo.
Ajit regularly engages audiences around South Africa as an AI thought leader, sharing practical insights into artificial intelligence and its transformative role across industries. Driven by his deep passion for technology and education, Ajit believes strongly in the power of innovation to create meaningful change and improve lives.
His combined background in electronic engineering, strategic management, and operational excellence, together with his commitment to educational empowerment, enables him to offer valuable perspectives on the future of technology-driven solutions.
