Prakash Kota leads UKG's AI-driven transformation as CIO

UKG, a human capital management solutions provider, appointed Prakash Kota as its new Chief Information Officer, effective April 3, 2025. This appointment highlights the company's focus on integrating artificial intelligence, data-driven insights, and employee-centric design into its technology strategy. Prakash Kota has a wealth of experience, having spent two decades at Autodesk as Senior Vice President and CIO, where he successfully led global initiatives to enhance digital transformation and operational structures. His extensive background will be pivotal for UKG as it aims to align its enterprise technology efforts with its ambitious growth strategy. Colleagues recognize Kota as a technology visionary who has successfully driven initiatives to optimize business processes, strategies, and systems. His significant expertise in AI-first enterprise strategies positions UKG to improve its workforce management capabilities at a time when intelligent tools are becoming crucial. In his new role, Kota is expected to enhance UKG’s capacity to generate actionable insights, vital for linking employee experience with business outcomes. He expressed excitement regarding his new position, stating that he is eager to contribute to UKG's mission of transforming organizations into great workplaces through innovative HCM technology. His vision aligns with UKG's commitment to trusting environments that foster collaboration and promote positive outcomes. UKG serves over 80,000 organizations globally, providing a range of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture cloud solutions. As the company continues to expand internationally across various industries, Kota's leadership will be central in ensuring that UKG's technology experiences are tailored to empower both employees and customers effectively. The integration of AI technologies under Kota's guidance indicates a significant step forward in the company’s quest to stand at the forefront of workforce solutions.