Who We Are

About
SBN

About
Strategic thinking

Our Purpose

Catalyzing
Business
Transformation

Strategic Business Networks is a bespoke advisory and consulting firm that helps transform complex data challenges into measurable business outcomes for global enterprise CXOs, GCC leaders, heads of business functions, and startups.

We don't just advise — we catalyze transformation. Our proven methodologies deliver faster decision-making, annual cost savings, revenue growth, and maximized ROI from AI investments.

"In the AI era, your competitive advantage depends on how quickly you can turn data into decisive actions."

Founder Overview

Vinay Simha

Vinay Simha — Founder, Strategic Business Networks
Vinay Simha
Founder & Principal Advisor, Strategic Business Networks
25+ Years Experience Fortune 500 Advisor Top 100 AI Makers 2025 Reuters Summit Chairman

A globally recognized enterprise data strategist who transforms complex data ecosystems into strategic business assets.

Vinay Simha brings 25 years of proven expertise blending corporate leadership with global consulting experience to deliver measurable business impact across healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, agriculture, retail, and more.

His leadership philosophy centers on objectivity, accountability, and catalytic impact. He partners with CXOs to secure strategic investments, drive organizational change, and enable data-driven decision-making that fundamentally reshapes competitive positioning.

Vinay's advisory approach focuses on aligning data capabilities with business imperatives to unlock revenue growth, operational excellence, and market agility — transcending technical implementation to deliver strategic transformation.

Global Recognition

2025
Top 100 AI Makers
3AI
2025
Top 10 Voices in Data Management
Think Linkers Europe
2024
Chairman, AI Summit Singapore
Reuters Momentum
2024
Chairman, Data2030 Summit
APAC

What Sets Us Apart

Our Commitments

01
Measurable Outcomes
We measure success in business results — not activity metrics. Every engagement is tied to quantifiable value: cost savings, revenue growth, faster decisions, reduced risk.
02
Objective Counsel
Our independence means we recommend what's right for your business — not what's most profitable for us. Vendor-agnostic, conflict-free, and fully accountable to your outcomes.
03
Catalytic Impact
We don't just advise. We embed, execute, and accelerate. From board strategy to hands-on delivery, we stay engaged until transformation is complete and value is realized.

Recommendations

What Leaders Say

Ron Jongerius
★★★★★
Ron Jongerius
Senior Director & Head of Data Platforms
Philips Netherlands
It is a true honor to recommend Vinay Simha — a remarkable enterprise data architect who reported directly to me for several years. Vinay embodies the very best of a strategic technical leader. He combines extreme, profound knowledge of data architecture with meticulous accuracy and passion. His technical insights are consistently top-tier, allowing him to easily ascend to the 20,000-foot view necessary to outline and drive our strategic direction.

What truly sets Vinay apart is his ability to move beyond technical excellence. He possesses an unwavering energy and positive attitude that makes him a highly valued and influential team member. Vinay is exceptionally skilled at expressing complex thoughts, effectively influencing stakeholders at every level, and acting as a compelling ambassador for crucial initiatives.

His methods of bringing a message across and his presentation style are nothing short of remarkable — he could always command a room and align diverse parties toward a common goal. Any organization looking for a strategic data leader who can marry deep technical expertise with outstanding communication, influence, and positive drive would be incredibly fortunate to bring Vinay onto their team. I recommend him without any reservation.
Ron Jongerius — Senior Director & Head of Data Platforms, Philips Netherlands

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