Vikraman PODUVALChief Executive Officer at Saal.ai

Vikraman Poduval is the CEO and a founding member of Saal.ai, an AI product company, part of Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG). He has been at the forefront of developing advanced, UAE-built Big Data products and AI solutions, driving innovation and business transformation through cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries. With over two decades of experience in strategy, product development, and smart technology, Poduval has successfully launched and scaled several startups, drawing on his deep understanding of various industry verticals. 

Before establishing Saal.ai, Poduval served as a board member and the founding CTO of Alef Education, a holistic K-12 education solution. He also held senior leadership positions at Injazat Data Systems (later became part of Core42) and HCL Hewlett-Packard. His career spans multiple global markets, including the Middle East, the United States, Singapore, and India.  

Poduval holds an Engineering degree, an MBA from London Business School, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration. He is widely recognised for his ability to build high-performing teams, lead transformative initiatives in multiple industries, develop startups with commercial success, and contribute to the development of national AI capabilities and talent.