Srini Vaddepalli

Practice Leader

Srini Vaddepalli is a practice leader and analyst at HFS Research, specializing in global business services and global capability centers. He also has deep expertise in the sourcing and procurement, finance and accounting, and manufacturing verticals, particularly within the chemical, energy, and utilities industries. With more than 17 years of experience across service providers (Capgemini), analyst firms (ISG), and enterprise organizations (Eastman Chemical), Srini brings a comprehensive perspective on information technology and business services.

Throughout his career, Srini has led market intelligence projects, developed robust go-to-market strategies, conducted primary research, and performed detailed provider and location assessments. He has consistently collaborated with key stakeholders to generate actionable insights supporting strategic decision-making. His expertise also extends to exploring the transformative impacts of AI, automation, and data analytics, with a particular focus on Industry 4.0, sustainability, circular economy practices, and operational efficiencies in the chemical, energy, and utilities industries.

Srini holds a commerce degree and a dual master's in library, information science, and business administration (marketing). He also completed a Business Analytics Executive Education Program at IIM Bangalore. Based in Hyderabad, India, Srini is an avid reader and yoga practitioner, committed to balancing personal and professional growth. His active involvement as a Toastmaster also reflects his dedication to communication excellence and industry networking.

Content By Srini Vaddepalli

Point of View

Embrace partnerships to drive agentic AI and the E&U transition

The energy and utilities industry must leverage ecosystem partnerships to deploy Agentic AI and E&U transition.

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Data Viewpoint

Energy and utilities firms spend on services as the sector clarifies its goals

The E&U market for consulting, technology, and broad business services from IT to engineering is growing.

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Data Viewpoint

IT service providers in E&U are strong on delivery but struggle to scale innovation

This article talks about customer and partner experience of IT service providers in the E&U industry.

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Point of View

Procurement must break free from its transformation dilemma

Procurement won’t transform until enterprises fix the disconnects across sourcing, supplier visibility, and talent.

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Point of View

Energy and utilities trends: Enterprises are now infrastructure-heavy AND technology-led

This article provides insights and market trends in Energy and Utility industry with the enterprise buyer and provider examples.

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Data Viewpoint

E&U buyers demand innovation, sharper go-to-market, and scalable execution

It provides the strengths and improvement areas of the IT service providers offering services to the Energy and Utility industry.

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Point of View

Digital dinosaurs: Why chemical manufacturers are losing the e-commerce game

This article talks about the Chemical industry's e-commerce channel and its ecosystem challenges with the examples.

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Competitive Intelligence

Accenture: Energy and Utilities Services Capabilities, 2025

A look at how Accenture performed in the HFS Horizons: Energy and Utilities Service Providers, 2025

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