Thoughtworks Bolsters Agentic AI Push with McKinsey Veteran
Event summary
- Thoughtworks appointed Karthik Srinivasan as Global Head of Agentic AI Platforms, effective February 3, 2026.
- Srinivasan previously held product leadership roles at McKinsey and spent over a decade at Accenture.
- He will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Thoughtworks’ AI/works™ platform.
- Srinivasan brings 27+ years of experience scaling digital and AI-powered platforms.
The big picture
Thoughtworks' move to appoint a seasoned platform leader underscores the growing importance of agentic AI in modernizing enterprise software. The market for AI-powered development platforms is becoming increasingly competitive as companies seek to accelerate digital transformation and leverage AI to improve efficiency and innovation. Thoughtworks’ ability to successfully commercialize AI/works™ will be crucial for maintaining its position as a leading technology consultancy.
What we're watching
- Platform Adoption
- The success of AI/works™ hinges on Thoughtworks’ ability to drive adoption among clients, particularly those with complex legacy systems, and the pace of that adoption will be a key indicator of the platform’s value proposition.
- Execution Risk
- Srinivasan’s experience in scaling platforms will be tested as he integrates AI/works™ across Thoughtworks’ global operations and aligns it with the company’s broader engineering and design capabilities.
- Competitive Landscape
- Given Accenture's existing AI platform capabilities, Thoughtworks will need to differentiate AI/works™ and demonstrate a clear advantage in delivering tangible business outcomes for clients to gain market share.
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