Mr. Paresh Deshmukh

Managing Director, CIPRA

A visionary leader and strategic innovator, Paresh Deshmukh is a Serial entrepreneur, evangelist, and philanthropist. He is a Founder and CEO of Baseel Partners, which is spread across 100-plus countries. He brings over 28 years of expertise in Technology, risk management, cyber security, business resilience, and IT governance. His career includes pivotal roles in leading global organizations, where he built a reputation for addressing complex business challenges with innovative solutions.

As a serial entrepreneur, Paresh has a proven record of identifying market opportunities, building high-growth ventures, and forming strategic partnerships. His leadership fosters innovation, collaboration, and exceptional value delivery to customers and stakeholders across industries. Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Paresh is a dedicated philanthropist. He is the Founder and Chairperson of the Maulee Foundation, addressing critical social issues across Asia, Africa, and Europe, and actively supporting community empowerment and sustainable development initiatives.  Paresh is a trailblazer in artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology solutions. 

Paresh actively participates in global forums and initiatives, advocating for ethical AI and responsible innovation and contributing to developing industry standards and policies. And is committed to shaping the future of AI with integrity and purpose. Key competencies include AI strategy, product innovation, organizational leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Paresh is driven by a mission to redefine what’s possible through the transformative power of artificial intelligence.