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Cooper Standard is proud to announce that Dr. Soma Venkat, senior vice president, chief information technology and AI officer, was recognized by Constellation Research on its 2027 Business Transformation 150 (BT150), an elite list of executives leading business transformation efforts around the globe.

In just a short span, the rise of artificial intelligence – particularly generative AI – has catalyzed sweeping transformation across industries. At the forefront of this shift, digital leaders have harnessed these technologies to drive innovation, accelerate progress and expand their influence. This year’s BT150 nomination process underscores the growing significance of digital leaders who balance stakeholder and shareholder priorities while staying true to the values they exemplify.

“This year’s BT150 class has mastered the art of exponential efficiency and business transformation,” said R “Ray” Wang, founder and CEO at Constellation Research. “These leaders start with the business problem, create a culture to support innovation and set up organizations for transformational change."

At Cooper Standard, Dr. Venkat inspires innovation, sets enterprise technology strategy and enables execution across technology, digital, data, analytics, AI and cybersecurity. With more than 25 years of global technology and transformation experience, he is responsible for modernizing enterprise platforms and scaling responsible AI to drive productivity, operational excellence and business impact.

The six-month selection process was driven by nominations from peers, industry thought leaders, technology providers and analysts. Each executive recognized on the list showcases a deep understanding of how digital and exponential technologies are reshaping the business landscape and is proactively positioning their organization to thrive throughout this transformation and beyond.

The full listing can be found here: https://www.constellationr.com/communities/business-transformation-150/2026-2027