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Innovature Kicks Off 2026 with Annual Kick-Off Meet in Kochi

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Introduction

Innovature kicked off 2026 with its Annual Kick-Off Meet at the Monsoon Empress Hotel, Kochi, Kerala. The event brought together leadership and teams to reflect on progress, align on priorities, and set the direction for the year ahead, with a strong emphasis on building future-ready teams and long-term value creation.

About the Annual Kick-Off

The Annual Kick-Off is Innovature’s annual leadership-led forum to share strategy, reinforce culture, and recognize excellence across the organization. The 2026 Kick-Off focused on vision, partnerships, people development, and capability building, while celebrating individual contributions and long-standing commitment to the company.

Thought Leadership: Perspectives from Innovature’s Leadership

The leadership team shared a unified yet multi-dimensional view of Innovature’s journey ahead:

  • Ravindranath A V, CEO – Americas, opened the event by emphasizing collaboration, execution discipline, and shared ownership as key drivers for sustainable growth.

  • Global CEO Gijo Sivan outlined Vision 2030, setting the strategic agenda for the years ahead. His address focused on scale, long-term direction, and the importance of aligning people, technology, and execution.

  • Joji John, Channel and Strategy Partner, spoke about the partnership roadmap for 2026, highlighting the role of strategic alliances in driving differentiated value and market expansion.

  • From a people and culture lens, Meghna George, HR Manager, introduced Ignite, Innovature’s Learning Excellence Programme, designed to strengthen continuous learning, capability development, and leadership readiness.

  • Vice President Unnikrishnan S shared the company’s vision for building a future-ready workforce, focusing on adaptability, skill depth, and preparedness for evolving business and technology landscapes.

About Innovature

Innovature is a global software development and digital transformation company with delivery centers across North America, APAC, MENA, and Europe. Since 2005, Innovature has enabled enterprises across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, to scale with customized software, data engineering, cloud, and AI solutions.
Our hybrid delivery model empowers organizations to insource strategic data and AI capability while outsourcing engineering execution—allowing faster modernization, smarter decision-making, and lower operational risk.

Recognizing Excellence

The latter part of the event was dedicated to celebrating people and performance. Service anniversary awards recognized long-standing contributions, followed by the announcement of key individual honors.

The Employee of the Year award for 2026 was presented to Tincy M Thomas, recognizing exceptional impact, consistency, and commitment. The event also featured the Newbie Award and Tech Wizard Award, celebrating emerging talent and technical excellence.

Looking Ahead

The event concluded with a closing note from the leadership team, reaffirming Innovature’s commitment to building future-ready teams and working towards a shared vision for a stronger, more aligned, and impactful 2026.

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Introduction

Innovature kicked off 2026 with its Annual Kick-Off Meet at the Monsoon Empress Hotel, Kochi, Kerala. The event brought together leadership and teams to reflect on progress, align on priorities, and set the direction for the year ahead, with a strong emphasis on building future-ready teams and long-term value creation.

About the Annual Kick-Off

The Annual Kick-Off is Innovature’s annual leadership-led forum to share strategy, reinforce culture, and recognize excellence across the organization. The 2026 Kick-Off focused on vision, partnerships, people development, and capability building, while celebrating individual contributions and long-standing commitment to the company.

Thought Leadership: Perspectives from Innovature’s Leadership

The leadership team shared a unified yet multi-dimensional view of Innovature’s journey ahead:

  • Ravindranath A V, CEO – Americas, opened the event by emphasizing collaboration, execution discipline, and shared ownership as key drivers for sustainable growth.

  • Global CEO Gijo Sivan outlined Vision 2030, setting the strategic agenda for the years ahead. His address focused on scale, long-term direction, and the importance of aligning people, technology, and execution.

  • Joji John, Channel and Strategy Partner, spoke about the partnership roadmap for 2026, highlighting the role of strategic alliances in driving differentiated value and market expansion.

  • From a people and culture lens, Meghna George, HR Manager, introduced Ignite, Innovature’s Learning Excellence Programme, designed to strengthen continuous learning, capability development, and leadership readiness.

  • Vice President Unnikrishnan S shared the company’s vision for building a future-ready workforce, focusing on adaptability, skill depth, and preparedness for evolving business and technology landscapes.

About Innovature

Innovature is a global software development and digital transformation company with delivery centers across North America, APAC, MENA, and Europe. Since 2005, Innovature has enabled enterprises across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, to scale with customized software, data engineering, cloud, and AI solutions.
Our hybrid delivery model empowers organizations to insource strategic data and AI capability while outsourcing engineering execution—allowing faster modernization, smarter decision-making, and lower operational risk.

Recognizing Excellence

The latter part of the event was dedicated to celebrating people and performance. Service anniversary awards recognized long-standing contributions, followed by the announcement of key individual honors.

The Employee of the Year award for 2026 was presented to Tincy M Thomas, recognizing exceptional impact, consistency, and commitment. The event also featured the Newbie Award and Tech Wizard Award, celebrating emerging talent and technical excellence.

Looking Ahead

The event concluded with a closing note from the leadership team, reaffirming Innovature’s commitment to building future-ready teams and working towards a shared vision for a stronger, more aligned, and impactful 2026.

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Wahbe Rezek

Advisor, AI & Deep Tech

Wahbe, based in Amsterdam, has a solid background in project and IT change management, notably at the City of Amsterdam and ING. In 2019, he transitioned to become a Program Manager at ING’s Financial Markets division, specializing in AI. Since late 2022, Wahbe has founded Future Focus, offering AI advisory and implementation services, and assisting clients in maximizing the potential of artificial intelligence. Additionally, he serves as an Advisor-AI & Deep Tech at Innovature, where he provides strategic insights and guidance on cutting-edge AI technologies.

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Jesper Bågeman

Partner, Technology

Jesper is an IT enthusiast committed to driving positive change through technology. He leads with three core principles: fostering genuine partnerships with clients, integrating sustainability into operations, and prioritizing the empowerment and well-being of team members. Jesper’s dedication to these values ensures that he delivers impactful results.

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Tiby Kuruvila

Cheif Advisor

Tiby is a respected technology expert recognized for his contributions in project management and technology development. His dedication to technological advancement and client relationship management has established him as a valuable asset in driving business growth and maintaining customer satisfaction across various sectors.

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Meghna George

HR Manager

Meghna is dedicated to shaping HR practices and fostering a culture of growth and empowerment, steering Innovature toward a brighter future. With an impressive background in Human Resources, Meghna has successfully led HR shared services and managed the HRBP portfolio for large delivery units. Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, change management, and employee development, making her a pivotal force in driving organizational excellence.

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Unnikrishnan S

Vice President

Unnikrishnan brings a wealth of experience in delivering impactful software projects and implementing strategic technological initiatives. His comprehensive knowledge in project management, operations, and client engagement consistently yields significant results, making him a trusted leader in the field of IT.

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Gijo Sivan

CEO, Global

Gijo is based in Japan and possesses two decades of experience in modern web technology, big data analysis, cloud computing, and data mining. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s global reputation, particularly within the Japanese IT industry, and brings extensive experience in sales, delivery management, partner management, operations, and technology consulting.

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Ravindranath A V

CEO, India & Americas

Ravindranath is a seasoned executive renowned for his global proficiency in IT strategy, infrastructure, and software services delivery. With a focus on innovation, he translates clients’ business concepts into actionable solutions across diverse industries such as banking, retail, education, and telecommunications.

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