Sachin Kakade is an accomplished IT leader with extensive experience in managing information technology across various industries. Currently serving as CIO and Vice President of IT at Bourns, Inc. since August 2017, Sachin oversees the strategic direction for global information technology, including Digital Technology, Enterprise Applications, and Infrastructure Operations. Previously, Sachin held the position of Vice President of Information Technology at Oakley, where responsibilities included overseeing a diverse portfolio of systems across multiple business functions. With a strong foundation in consulting and engineering, Sachin has also contributed to organizations like Deloitte, HP, CyberTech Systems, Tata Consultancy Services, and KSB Pumps Ltd, demonstrating expertise in ERP implementations, project management, and vendor partnerships. Sachin holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University and has furthered education at the University of Oxford and the Institute of Management and Development Research.