Attul Sehgal is a digital transformation leader specializing in AI, connectivity, and sustainable innovation. He is the founder of Red Octopus Innovation, where he builds intelligent platforms to drive impact across industries, and the creator of the GAIM Simulator—an AI-powered market simulation platform that helps organisations validate and prioritise digital and AI initiatives before committing significant investment.
With three decades of global experience, Attul has delivered high-impact solutions across telecoms, Oil & Gas, CleanTech, fintech, and banking. He led digital transformation initiatives at Sumitomo Corporation, advancing smart infrastructure in Oil & Gas and AgriTech; at Affinity Water, he oversaw the deployment of one of the largest sensor networks worldwide—boosting operational resilience and environmental responsiveness; and at T-Mobile, he contributed to major connectivity modernization efforts with new spectrum.
He has also held leadership roles at Microsoft, BT, Experian, and NatWest, and founded and exited Red Zebra Analytics, an AI-enabled fintech platform acquired post-Series A.
Through the GAIM Simulator, Attul is addressing a critical gap in digital transformation: the ability to test ideas before they are built. The platform simulates customer demand, revenue potential, risk, and regulatory outcomes—enabling organisations to reduce failed pilots, improve capital allocation, and accelerate time-to-value.
Attul holds an MSc in Telecommunications Technology and is the author of Demystifying Digital Transformation (Springer, 2024). A passionate advocate for smart, sustainable cities, he speaks widely on emerging technologies, digital transformation, and innovation strategy.