Fenil Vadakken

Chief Growth and Strategy Officer Institute of Analytics (IoA)

Fenil Vadakken is an accomplished leader and Higher Education strategist with over two decades of experience bridging academic excellence and industry transformation. 

At the Institute of Analytics (IoA), Fenil leads strategic initiatives shaping data and AI-driven learning across emerging markets. As a core strategist, he helps college and Universities to integrate data, business and finance analytics, data science, and AI into University curricula while helping institutions achieve program accreditation.  

By partnering with academic leaders, corporate executives, EdTech platforms, and government bodies, he aligns education with evolving workforce demands to cultivate future-ready professionals. 

Previously, as Director of Growth at IMA USA, Associate Vice President at Miles Education, and Regional Head at AICPA (CIMA), Fenil drove market expansion, established global certification frameworks, and built nationwide partnerships. 

He is a trusted mentor, consultant, advisor, and academic council member for Universities and EdTech organisations.