Nithya Kappini is the Head of Design Strategy and Growth at Wongdoody, the design group of Infosys, where she spearheads growth, design strategy, user research, and leads high-performing teams to deliver transformative client experiences. Her expertise spans business and design strategy, user research, brand consulting, digital transformation, immersive experiences, and digital marketing.

Recognized as the youngest recipient of the CEO’s Excellence Award and a multiple-time Deal Catalyst of the Year, Nithya has consistently driven revenue growth and profitability while playing a pivotal role in mergers and acquisitions that shaped company positioning.

Previously at HARMAN (A Samsung Company), she served as Strategy and New Solutions Head, collaborating with Fortune 100 clients to define experience transformation blueprints. Her journey included roles from digital marketing consultant to global partnerships lead, culminating in her leadership of the Experience Design Group’s Strategy and New Solutions team. She has also built and scaled innovation programs, guided cross-functional teams, and earned global recognition, including the prestigious Red Dot Award.

With a career marked by strategic vision, innovation, and measurable impact, Nithya continues to influence the future of design and business transformation on a global scale.