Sameer Purao

Sameer Purao is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in information technology and digital transformation across multiple industries. Currently, Sameer Purao serves as SVP and Global Chief Information Officer at Celanese, focusing on digital transformation and IT advancements within a cyber-safe framework. Previous roles include Board Director at Knutson Construction Services, CIO at Austin Industries, and leadership positions at KBR, Inc., and Sulzer Pumps, where responsibilities encompassed IT operations, cybersecurity, and business transformation. Education includes an MBA from the University of Houston and a BS in Engineering in Electronics/Computers from the University of Mumbai.