P. B. Kotur is a seasoned L&D professional with over 30 years of experience shaping the future of talent. Currently spearheading the Global Engineering Academy at L&T Technology Services, India’s premier engineering organization, he reports directly to the Board.
Prior to his current role, Kotur spent 23 years at Wipro, driving significant transformations in talent management. His profound expertise in L&D is complemented by a prolific academic career, marked by the authorship of 19 books on Information Technology and numerous research papers presented at national and international conferences.
Renowned for his strategic thinking, Kotur has served as an advisor to numerous prestigious institutions including the New York University India Advisory Council, National Law School of India University, and BITS Pilani. His influential role extends to government bodies like NASSCOM, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, and state governments, where he has been instrumental in shaping social-digital initiatives.
With a proven track record of empowering talent, Kotur has mentored over 15,000 young professionals, addressed over 350,000 students, and trained 150,000 engineering students in full-stack development. His exceptional contributions have been recognized globally with the prestigious Global Goodwill Ambassador award and multiple Lifetime Achievement accolades.
Kotur’s thought leadership is evident in his regular contributions to leading publications such as People Matters, Times of India, and The Hindu. His insights have been instrumental in shaping the L&D landscape and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
