Prakash Kota Appointed Chief Information Officer at UKG
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has announced that Prakash Kota has joined the company as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective April 3. In this role, Kota will report to UKG President and Chief Financial Officer Arlen Shenkman and will focus on aligning the company’s technology priorities with its overarching business strategy and objectives for both customers and employees.
“Prakash is a global technology visionary who is recognized by his peers as a leader and innovator,” said Shenkman. “He has an impressive history in leading complex initiatives focused on optimizing go-to-market strategies, processes, and systems. As a champion of enterprise AI strategies that increase employee productivity, Prakash will strengthen our reputation for providing organizations the intelligence and insights they need to tackle complex workforce challenges and make critical decisions that drive the business forward.”
With over two decades of experience in delivering world-class SaaS solutions to global customers and employees, Kota brings a wealth of expertise in enterprise technology. He most recently served as Senior Vice President and CIO at Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK), a global design and make software company. There, he led a comprehensive enterprise strategy, enabling Autodesk’s business growth and scalability. His responsibilities included overseeing enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, engineering operations, and major digital transformation initiatives.
“I am excited to join UKG at such a pivotal time in its growth journey,” said Kota. “Leveraging a data- and AI-first framework, we have a tremendous opportunity to create intelligent, seamless experiences for our employees and our 80,000 customers worldwide. My focus will be on ensuring that UKG solutions foster trust, enhance collaboration, and drive meaningful outcomes.”
Based in San Francisco, Kota is recognized for his leadership in technology innovation. He is a Bay Area CIO Global Orbie Award winner, has been named a Forbes CIO Next honoree, and is listed among the National Diversity Council’s Top 100 CIOs.