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Atul Vashistha

Founder & Chairperson at Neo Group

New York, United States

Atul Vashistha is a serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in the intersection of technology, global supply chain, and risk management.

Atul Vashistha currently serves on the boards of the US Department of Defense Reserve Forces Policy Board, Shared Assessments and Supply Wisdom. Atul had the distinguished honor of serving on the US Department of Defense Business Board for over 12 years, including as Vice Chairman from 2018-20. Atul is a former Chair of the YPO Norcal chapter and is currently a YPO Atlas member.

Atul is the Founder of Supply Wisdom & Neo Group and the visionary behind the GBSBoard and RiskBoard. Since 2017, Atul has been the Chairman of Supply Wisdom, whose AI led solutions transform global business with comprehensive, predictive, real-time risk intelligence. Since 1999, Atul and his teams at Neo Group have advised enterprises on how to leverage global talent, big data and digital technologies to build new capabilities, increase resiliency, mitigate risks and enable better corporate and societal outcomes.

Before founding Neo Group and Supply Wisdom, Atul was Senior Vice President of International at Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH), where he led the international operations of the Fortune 25 Company. Atul and his seasoned team at Cardinal expanded profitable operations to Australia, New Zealand, Spain, the UK, Singapore, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, and other global locations. More importantly, his in-depth international experience earned him the admiration and respect of global CEOs and investors.

Media and Wall Street analysts at CNN, ABC, CNBC, Fortune, Forbes, Forbes, Business Week, Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Economist, CIO, CFO, and other global organizations seek Atul’s expert opinion. Atul continues to be a vocal proponent of global supply chain security and has taken on the critics, such as Lou Dobbs on his former “Exporting America” segment on CNN.

Atul has authored three books: Globalization Wisdom, Outsourcing Wisdom, and The Offshore Nation. Additionally, he is a frequent contributor to many leading business publications that have published numerous of his bylines, including the influential American Bankers Association (ABA) Journal, Forbes.com, and Corporate Board Member.
ABA Journal: A New Way Forward with Risk Operations Centers
Forbes: The Future of Risk Management is Automated
Corporate Board Member: The Dangers of Underinvesting in Risk

The Secretary of Defense awarded Atul “The Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service” in 2014 and 2021. Consulting Magazine recognized Atul as a “Top 25 Most Influential Consultant” and “Top 6 IT Powerbroker”. Globalization Today recognized Atul as an “Industry Most Influential Powerhouse 25”, and Near Shore Americas recognized him as one of the “Power 50.” In 2018, Atul was inducted into the prestigious IAOP Hall of Fame and has received Shared Assessments “Evangelist Award.” In 2022, Atul was conferred with the Shared Assessments “Lifetime Achievement Award”.

IAOP recognized Neo Group in 2019 as the “Best of the World’s Best Outsourcing Advisor.” In 2021, IAOP recognized Neo Group as an Excellence in Strategic Partnerships winner. In 2022, Neo Group was named Advisory Firm of the Year by the Global Sourcing Association (GSA) UK and by IAOP as one of the top advisory firms.

Supply Wisdom was recognized In 2019 by Enterprise Security Magazine as a “Top 10 Risk Management Service Provider”. USPTO granted Atul a patent in May 2020 for his supply chain risk intelligence system, which is the foundation of Supply Wisdom’s data science and automation. In 2021, Supply Wisdom was named Risk Technology Awards Third Party Risk Product of the Year and was awarded a Gold Globee® for Risk Management Solution Innovation. The Third Party Risk Association named Supply Wisdom the 2022 Innovation Award Winner. Also, in 2022, Supply Wisdom made the Fast Company’s Fourth Annual List of the Workplaces for Innovators in Enterprise Products & Services, and Business Insurance named Supply Wisdom’s ESG solution as a 2022 Innovation Award Winner.

Further details can be found at www.supplywisdom.com, www.neogroup.com, or www.google.com (search for Atul Vashistha).

Available For: Advising, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: New York, NY
Speaking Topics: Rethink Risk and Unlock Revenue, The Power of Real-time intelligence in decision-making, Powering innovation eco-systems

Speaking Fee $10,000 (In-Person), $5,000 (Virtual)

Atul Vashistha Points
Academic 0
Author 159
Influencer 0
Speaker 6
Entrepreneur 60
Total 225

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Featured Videos

IAOP Hall of Fame Acceptance
March 09, 2025
Interview with Lou Dobbs
March 09, 2025
CefPro Speech on The Future of Risk Management is Automated
March 09, 2025

Featured Topics

The Future of Risk Management is Automated

Increased risk visibility is definitely essential, it's not enough to ensure resiliency. Successful risk mitigation and resilience require risk action. Organizations that have made the move to continuous risk intelligence are now faced with the dilemma of transforming the vast amount of risk intelligence into action. Thankfully, automation advancements are making this transformation possible.

The Rise of Services As Software

AI is accelerating the digitization of wisdom. What was once a service can now be accessed by leveraging an AI application. We see this trend accelerating and will fundamentally change the global consulting and advisory model.

Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: Advisory and Governance Services
Theatre: Global
Minimum Project Size: $100,000+
Average Hourly Rate: $300+
Number of Employees: 11-50
Company Founded Date: 2007
Media Experience: 25
Last Media Training: 07/01/2020
Last Media Interview: 10/03/2023

Areas of Expertise

Analytics 37.97
Culture 30.11
Risk Management 41.76
Social 30.33
Supply Chain 36.92

Industry Experience

Publications

15 Article/Blogs
Costa Rica: The Americas’ GCC Power Node for High-Trust, High-Complexity Work
linkedin
May 25, 2025
As enterprises reshape their global delivery footprints for resilience, regulatory trust, and talent agility, Costa Rica is fast becoming a top-tier GCC destination in the Americas—not just nearshore, but next-shore. It’s not about scale—it’s about stability, skill density, and sovereign-grade trust in a region that is increasingly mission-critical for U.S. and European multinationals.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Oh Canada: The North American Vanguard for Trusted, Scalable Global Capability Centers
linkedin
May 18, 2025
Canada is emerging as a critical GCC location for enterprises seeking a blend of trust, talent, innovation, and proximity. As global operating models pivot toward geopolitical resilience, ethical AI, and ESG accountability, Canada stands out not just for what it offers—but what it safeguards: IP, integrity, and institutional reliability.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Malaysia: The Intelligent Core of Southeast Asia’s GCC Transformation
linkedin
May 15, 2025
As Global Capability Centers (GCCs) evolve beyond scale and cost into resilience, regulatory integrity, and digital sophistication, Malaysia is rising as a regional nucleus for high-value service delivery across the Asia-Pacific. It offers a rare blend of talent diversity, geopolitical neutrality, tech infrastructure, and Islamic finance governance—positioning it as a uniquely strategic choice for global enterprises balancing regional growth with global compliance.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Singapore: The Sovereign-Grade Nerve Center for High-Stakes GCCs
linkedin
May 15, 2025
Singapore is not just a global financial hub—it is Asia’s premier destination for next-gen Global Capability Centers (GCCs) that demand regulatory precision, geopolitical neutrality, elite talent, and always-on innovation. As the operating environment for global enterprises becomes more complex, Singapore stands out as a sovereign-grade GCC platform for mission-critical functions across digital, compliance, and innovation domains.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Romania Rising: Europe’s Next Bet for Scalable GCC Excellence
linkedin
May 13, 2025
As enterprises accelerate the shift toward distributed, resilient, and digitally intelligent operations, Romania is emerging as one of Europe’s most compelling Global Capability Center (GCC) destinations. Strategically situated, rich in multilingual tech talent, and deeply integrated into the EU framework, Romania offers more than cost advantage—it offers transformation leverage.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Colombia’s GCC Advantage: Unlocking Latin America’s Innovation Corridor
linkedin
May 08, 2025
Colombia is quietly—and now quickly—becoming one of the most compelling locations for Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in Latin America. Once seen as a regional delivery option for voice-based services, today’s Colombia is powering enterprise transformation in everything from digital finance to AI operations, cloud services, and intelligent customer experience (CX).

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

From Cost Centers to Innovation Engines: The Next Evolution of GCCs in India
linkedin
May 06, 2025
In recent months, India’s Global Capability Center (GCC) landscape has entered a transformative phase—one defined not by headcount or cost savings, but by the acceleration of strategic value. While the narrative of India as a services destination is well established, the emerging story is of India as a hub for resilience, innovation, and digital reinvention.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Egypt’s Digital Leap: Emerging as North Africa’s GCC Powerhouse
linkedin
May 06, 2025
As enterprises redraw their global delivery blueprints for resilience, multilingual capability, and digital acceleration, Egypt has emerged as one of the most compelling GCC destinations in the EMEA region. From Cairo’s dynamic startup ecosystem to Alexandria’s growing IT talent base, Egypt is no longer on the fringe—it’s firmly in the frame.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Poland: The Strategic Heart of Europe’s GCC Renaissance
linkedin
May 06, 2025
As global enterprises rearchitect their operations to prioritize resilience, digital agility, and talent-centric execution, Poland is fast becoming a pivotal location in the next generation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Positioned at the intersection of EU regulatory stability, deep technology expertise, and cultural alignment with Western Europe and North America, Poland offers more than proximity—it offers strategic advantage.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Mexico’s Moment: Reinventing the Future of GCCs in the Americas
linkedin
May 06, 2025
In the evolving landscape of global business services, Mexico is stepping into a new role—no longer just a nearshore alternative, but a strategic node in the enterprise transformation engine. As global volatility intensifies and resilience becomes non-negotiable, Mexico’s blend of talent, location, and agility is attracting a wave of Global Capability Center (GCC) investments.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

PILLAR 2: PERFORMANCE GOVERNANCE - ACHIEVING 100% PROGRAM SUCCESS: THE 7 PILLARS OF PROGRAM SUCCESS
linkedin
March 27, 2025
In my last article, I explored the first Pillar of Program Success by detailing the critical role of Strategic Alignment. Next, I turn to the second Pillar: Performance Governance—the system that keeps programs on track, eliminates execution blind spots, and ensures accountability at every level.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

PILLAR 1: STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT ACHIEVING 100% PROGRAM SUCCESS: THE 7 PILLARS OF PROGRAM SUCCESS
linkedin
March 03, 2025
Programs don’t operate in isolation—they are embedded in a dynamic corporate landscape where priorities shift, leadership changes, and market forces evolve. Yet, too often, programs are launched with a "set it and forget it" approach, operating under outdated assumptions long after the business has moved in a different direction.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

The Trust Halo: Reputation Capital in Action
linkedin
February 21, 2025
Trust has become our most valuable intangible asset in today's digital world. Trust drives networks, enhances collaboration, and fosters long-term success in business, politics, or personal interactions. Yet, despite its criticality, globally, trust levels are on the decline.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Leveraging GenAI to Enable Service as Software: A Playbook for the C-Suite
LinkedIn
February 11, 2025
For CIOs, CPOs, Global Business Services (GBS) leaders, and the broader C-suite, the pressure to drive efficiency, optimize costs, and enhance agility has never been greater.

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Tags: Risk Management, Supply Chain

The Transformative Power of Real-Time Intelligence in Decision-Making
Iod Global
October 01, 2023
In today's volatile and ever-changing world, businesses and
organisations are constantly struggling with unprecedented
challenges that demand agile and informed responses.
Recent disruptions in the business landscape have
highlighted the critical role of real-time intelligence in
decision-making, especially in risk management.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

2 Books
Globalization Wisdom: The Seven Secrets of Great Globalizers
Global Business Press
September 25, 2009
Not surprisingly, the companies and leaders that are successful globalizers engage in similar practices - key practices that other companies regardless of size can emulate. In my two decades of operating and consulting to over 200 major corporations on outsourcing and globalization, I've seen similar trends and patterns among firms that have succeeded in services globalization and have come to recognize that there are seven best practices.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

The Offshore Nation: Strategies for Success in Global Outsourcing and Offshoring: Strategies for Success in Global Outsourcing and Offshoring
McGraw-Hill Education
March 03, 2006
Widely practiced by many Fortune 500 companies, global outsourcing has become one of the key strategic imperatives for successful enterprises. Often referred to as offshore outsourcing, services globalization is the next step in the evolution of global trade and capitalism. Top organizations are performing, buying, selling, and transforming services at an incredibly quick pace.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

1 Founder
Supply Wisdom
Supply Wisdom
January 02, 2017
Supply Wisdom transforms global business with comprehensive, predictive, real-time risk intelligence. Through continuous monitoring, comprehensive intelligence reports, and real-time alerts, Supply Wisdom speeds business growth, lowers costs, increases security and compliance, and unlocks revenue opportunities. Supply Wisdom’s full-stack AI-based SaaS products turn open-source data into risk intelligence and are the market’s only software to cover all risk domains in real-time: financial, cyber, operational, ESG, compliance, Nth party, and location-based risk. Supply Wisdom clients include Fortune 100 and Global 2000 firms in the financial services, insurance, healthcare, and technology sectors, including United Healthcare, BNY Mellon, and Bank of Ireland.

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Tags: Risk Management, Supply Chain

1 Patent
Technology and methodology used to transform risk data collected from disparate sources into quantified risk metrics that can be used to assess and compare the risk of third parties and locations
USPTO
May 05, 2020
Technology and methodology used to transform risk data collected from disparate sources into quantified risk metrics that can be used to assess and compare the risk of third parties and locations.

Patent US 10,643,165B2 · Issued May 5, 2020

Patent Number 10,643,165B2

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

8 Podcasts
CRO Wisdom Episode 1 Ivan Pooran, Guardian
Youtube
April 02, 2024

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Tags: Risk Management, Supply Chain

CRO Wisdom Episode 16 Linda Tuck Chapman, CEO, Third Party Risk Institute
Youtube
March 02, 2024

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Tags: Risk Management, Supply Chain

CRO Wisdom Episode 3 Catherine A Allen, Shared Assessments
Youtube
March 02, 2024

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Tags: Risk Management, Supply Chain

CRO Wisdom Featuring Rohan Ranadive
Youtube
February 22, 2024
We will speak to risk, sourcing and digital leader, Rohan Ranadive. Rohan has had leadership roles at US Bank, Truist, BB&

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Sourcing.Guru - Career Talk - John Wei
Neo Group
June 21, 2023
Lets hear more about John's success, career and learnings throughout his journey

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Tags: Risk Management, Supply Chain

CRO Wisdom Episode 20 (Part 3): Fanny Charrier, Crédit Agricole CIB
YouTube
June 28, 2022
In this episode of CRO Wisdom, Fanny Charrier, Director - Corporate & Leveraged Finance, Sustainable Finance Coordinator, Crédit Agricole CIB discusses the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, the impact of ESG on culture, and how companies are finding, nurturing, and retaining ESG and sustainability talent.

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Tags: Culture, Risk Management, Supply Chain

CRO Wisdom Episode 20 (Part 1): Fanny Charrier, Crédit Agricole CIB
YouTube
June 13, 2022
In this episode of CRO Wisdom, Fanny Charrier, Director - Corporate & Leveraged Finance, Sustainable Finance Coordinator, Crédit Agricole CIB sits down with Atul Vashistha, Chairman, Supply Wisdom and talks about beginning her career in project finance and how she transitioned to sustainable financing.

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Tags: Culture, Risk Management, Supply Chain

CRO Wisdom Episode 13: Ed Peisner & Marc Berkman, OFSMS
YouTube
August 10, 2021
In this episode of CRO Wisdom, Atul Vashistha and John Bree from Supply Wisdom speak with two remarkable leaders from the Organization for Social Media Safety (OFSMS). Ed Peisner, Founder and Marc Berkman, CEO share the story of the unfortunate incident that led to the founding of OFSMS.

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Tags: Analytics, Risk Management, Social

1 Speaking Engagement
Atul Vashistha IAOP Hall Of Fame Speech
Youtube
April 23, 2024
Atul Vashistha was inducted in the IAOP (iaop.org) HALL OF FAME

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Tags: Risk Management, Supply Chain

1 Webinar
CRO Wisdom Episode 19 Building a Mature Risk Program
Youtube
March 02, 2024

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Tags: Risk Management, Supply Chain

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