Suma Chander
Partner, PKF O’Connor Davies Advisory LLC
“My goal is to identify technological solutions that help our clients optimize efficiency and boost performance.”
Suma Chander is a Partner and the AI and Technology Advisory practice leader at PKF O’Connor Davies. She leads the organization’s artificial intelligence strategy and technology-driven transformation across advisory, audit and tax services. With a background in engineering, she brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence, enterprise technology and digital innovation, helping organizations define AI strategy, develop and implement roadmaps and execute scalable solutions to modernize operations and drive growth.
Suma has built and expanded high-impact practices, led strategic acquisitions and developed key partnerships with global technology leaders to deliver differentiated, future-ready solutions. Known for her ability to translate complex technologies into business strategy, Suma advises executive teams on leveraging AI, automation and technology solutions to improve efficiency, manage risk and identify new revenue streams.
A recognized industry thought leader, Suma is a frequent keynote speaker and panelist as technology leader, AI, agentic systems and the future of professional services. She is also on the W20 (Formal partner of the G20) advocating for women in Stem and AI (to reduce gender biases in the technology). She combines strong executive presence with a collaborative leadership style, mobilizing cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale AI and transformation initiatives.
Throughout her career, including leadership roles at large global banks and private funds, she has led complex technology programs, built enterprise platforms and driven operational excellence in highly regulated environments. Suma’s work continues to shape how organizations adopt and scale AI responsibly.
Professional Affiliations & Civic Involvement
- Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences Inc, India/U.S.
- President and Lead Member of Board of Directors
- Creative-Million USA
- Member, Advisory Board of Industree Foundation
- Columbia Impact Investing Club
- Member
- Ripa Ladrang Foundation
- Member, Board of Directors
- Director of Fundraising and Sustainability
Education
- Columbia University, Master of Science degree in Public Policy and International Economics
- Kakatiya University, Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronic and Instrumentation Engineering

