Named appointments with a public announcement. Turn a card over for the previous role and the new mandate, as stated in the source.
The backstory001
Ravi Simhambhatla
Announced Oct 1, 2026
Previous role
Most recently, as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at Avis Budget Group, he led global technology, product, data, engineering, infrastructure, and cybersecurity while advancing the company’s adoption of AI and connected-fleet technology.
New mandate
“Mr. Simhambhatla will lead the Company’s technology, data science, and AI agenda.”
As Global CEO and a board member of Kin + Carta, Manthey transformed and grew the business, expanded its data and AI capabilities and led its sale to BC Partners.
New mandate
“In this newly established role reporting directly to UL Solutions President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon, Manthey will lead the company’s enterprise strategy to commercialize and scale AI-enabled solutions, advance digital trust and help customers innovate in this fast-growing space with confidence.”
“Reporting to Taha Kass-Hout, and working closely with our segment teams, Rodolphe will help us take our AI strategy to the next level—connecting devices, software and data to deliver better insights, more longitudinal understanding and more precise care.”
Most recently, Celma led Machine Learning and Product Analytics at Condé Nast.
New mandate
“Celma will help lead the development and application of AI and machine learning across UMG's global operations, supporting UMG's labels, divisions and businesses.”
Jez returns to PwC after almost 30 years at IBM, where he most recently led generative AI consulting in the UK and Ireland.
New mandate
“In the role, Jez will bring together PwC’s business, technology and industry expertise to help clients identify where AI can create value, build the capabilities needed to adopt it responsibly and embed the technology across their organisations.”
“The Head of AI Solutions is a newly created, executive-level position with a clear mandate: architect a unified AI strategy, build a world-class engineering team, and deliver production-grade AI at scale across the operational nerve center of a global bank.”