Automation Anywhere Taps EMEA Growth Chief to Drive AI-Powered Automation
Event summary
- Automation Anywhere appointed Srikanth Iyengar as Head of EMEA Growth on June 16, 2026.
- Iyengar brings over 20 years of experience in enterprise technology and services transformation.
- The move aims to accelerate AI-powered automation adoption in EMEA, particularly in BFSI and ITSM sectors.
- One EMEA customer, a large hospital group, targets 70% automation of administrative work.
- Iyengar previously led platform rationalization for a global financial services firm, saving millions.
The big picture
Automation Anywhere's appointment of Iyengar underscores the shift from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide transformation. The move is particularly strategic given EMEA's demand for practical AI solutions in highly regulated industries. The region's complex operational environments present both challenges and opportunities for scaling AI-powered automation responsibly. Iyengar's background in financial services and enterprise technology positions him to navigate these dynamics effectively.
What we're watching
- Regional Scaling
- Whether Automation Anywhere can effectively scale its AI-powered automation solutions across the complex, regulated EMEA market.
- Industry Adoption
- The pace at which highly regulated sectors like BFSI and healthcare will embrace end-to-end AI automation.
- Governance Dynamics
- How Automation Anywhere's platform will address the governance and orchestration challenges of AI agents in enterprise workflows.