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

Freedom within fences: Autonomous sourcing goes mainstream

The rise of autonomous procurement platforms is driving the transition towards Generative Enterprise.

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Horizons Report

HFS Horizons: Sourcing and Procurement Service Providers, 2024

HFS envisions procurement as the ‘ecosystem builder’ for the enterprise, not just a cost-focused, back-office function.

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Highlight Report

Procurement is plagued by convoluted internal processes

This report talks about the procurement orchestration and the role of ORO labs platform.

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Highlight Report

Wipro framework tackles F&A leaders’ GenAI fears

Wipro is implementing GenAI capabilities across the F&A value chain to create more visibility in integrating front, middle, and back offices.

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Point of View

Future-proof finance: Nordic region finance leaders are at the helm of change for the AI revolution

Nordic F&A leaders must prioritize tech modernization and transformation with the right talent and partners.

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Highlight Report

A partnership paradigm: Accenture and Vodafone’s shared services 2.0 strategy

Accenture invested $160M to acquire a minority stake in the Vodafone Group and create a joint commercial shared services entity.

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Highlight Report

Accenture builds on its SAP expertise and launches the supply chain nerve center

The nerve center integrates multiple SAP and third-party systems to connect end-to-end supply chains.

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Point of View

CFOs are breaking down silos to drive innovation

Our interview with Felix Langenbach, CFO of LVMH Japan, explains the significance of customer experience in the luxury goods industry.

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