Sathish Surendran is a technology executive, AI strategist, and business transformation leader with more than 26 years of global experience helping organizations harness artificial intelligence, automation, and digital innovation to achieve measurable business outcomes. As the Founder and CEO of SolveXera, he leads a Canadian AI company focused on enabling small and mid-sized businesses to adopt practical AI, decision intelligence, and automation that drive operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Before founding SolveXera, Sathish served as Chief Digital Officer at AgraCity Crop & Nutrition, where he led enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives across ERP, CRM, supply chain, and AI-powered platforms. His leadership played a key role in improving operational efficiency, accelerating decision-making, and advancing AI adoption within the agriculture and climate technology sectors.
In addition to his executive leadership, Sathish serves as a Global Council Member of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF), contributing to international discussions on digital agriculture, AI-driven innovation, and sustainable food systems. He is widely recognized for championing responsible AI adoption by helping organizations move beyond experimentation to implement scalable, business-focused AI solutions that deliver tangible value.
His contributions have earned him several prestigious recognitions, including the Excellence in Leadership – Digital Solutions for Climate-Smart Agriculture Award and the AI Business Impact Leader of the Year Award. Beyond the corporate world, Sathish actively supports nonprofit initiatives focused on digital transformation, cultural preservation, and community development, serving as the founder and board member of several organizations in Canada. Through his work, he continues to demonstrate that technology is most powerful when it enables better decisions, stronger organizations, and lasting positive impact.