Padam Raj Daftary

Padam Raj Daftary

Corp. VP, Head Team DART
WNS

About Padam Raj Daftary

A seasoned techno-functional leader with 27+ years of transformative experience across Product strategy, Agile delivery, and Enterprise automation. He has led large-scale initiatives in Hyperautomation combined with AI, GenAI, and new-age technologies like Agentic AI across diverse industries. Recognized for driving innovation, right from launching the first cloud-based LCNC BPM to incubating process mining and SaaS solutions. Padam blends strategic vision with hands-on execution. With deep expertise in Agile, Lean, and Quality frameworks, he has successfully delivered 60+ projects globally. As a trusted advisor, he enables organizations to unlock value through next-gen automation and data-driven transformation strategies.

Session Title

Operations, Not Optional:
Mainstreaming the Agile Way of Working in BPM Where It Was Never Tried Before

Session Overview

Agile is often confined to tech or product-led teams. At WNS, we dared to go beyond the norm. In a domain traditionally ruled by rigid SOPs and transactional execution, we challenged the status quo by infusing Agile and Lean into the very core of BPM operations, a pioneering shift in the industry. This Session presents a real-world success story of how a small, focused Agile CoE team of 5-6 members enabled over 14,000 associates and nurtured 400+ Lean Agile Champions, transforming operations at scale across verticals. From building a customized playbook to rolling out grassroots programs like LAC, LAMA, and DMOF, we’ll showcase how Agile in operations can be sustainable, scalable, and impactful - making WNS the first among peers to implement Agile at scale within BPM operations