Manik Bhandari

Manik is EY Asean Data and Artificial Intelligence Leader responsible for the growth strategy of data and AI services across Southeast Asia and developing new human, process and technological capabilities that help deliver business value for companies.

A seasoned management consultant, he advises and works closely with companies across diverse industries — including government, communications, financial services, natural resources and health care — on envisioning and executing transformation journeys supported by AI and other technologies.

Previously, Manik was the CEO and founder of an AI startup dedicated to alleviating global food insecurity by helping growers improve yields sustainably through AI. He was also the AI practice lead for Southeast Asia at a global consulting firm.

Manik holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and a BEng (Hons) from the Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, India.

How Manik is building a better working world

“I am passionate about applying leading-edge analytics and AI to drive profitability, productivity and improved customer experiences for organizations. My work includes the design and implementation of digital solutions that utilize big data and generative AI approaches to achieve social and business outcomes.

I am proud of my work with organizations to help them improve urban and workplace safety with video analytics and wearable AI and with farmers to help them improve incomes through the use of satellite imagery and AI in precision agriculture. I also play a key role in developing health care analytics to help improve clinical outcomes of diabetes patients and AI to help educational institutions and government bodies achieve better learning and citizen outcomes respectively.”