Helium AI has appointed global AI and data leader Sheetal Patole as Co-Founder, marking a leadership addition at the AI platform developed by Neural Arc. The appointment has come as Helium AI has continued to expand its focus from individual users and small businesses to enterprise use cases.
Patole has brought over 24 years of experience across AI, data, and digital transformation, spanning banking, financial services, consulting, and technology organisations globally. She has worked across large-scale enterprise environments where organisations have moved from early-stage AI adoption to operational deployment.
Helium AI has positioned the appointment as part of its effort to strengthen execution as companies have sought to move AI from experimentation to day-to-day business use. The company has stated that Patole will lead the evolution of Helium AI’s execution model, with a focus on how the platform is applied across workflows and decision-making environments, while maintaining governance and transparency.
Her career has included senior leadership roles such as Strategist at Infosys, Chief Data & Information Officer at Barclays, and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Macquarie Bank. She has also held senior global data leadership roles and has earlier worked with PwC, Deloitte, and EY, focusing on enterprise technology and transformation.
Patole has been recognised within the global AI and data community, including being named among the Top 100 Global Women to Watch in Data, Analytics & AI in 2025. Helium AI has stated that the leadership addition has supported its plans to build enterprise-ready AI systems and support organisations transitioning from pilot projects to scaled deployments.
“Sheetal brings deep experience in building and operating AI systems across global organisations, with a strong focus on trust, accountability, and real business outcomes. Her ability to connect technology with practical needs across diverse markets aligns closely with how Helium AI is built, as a platform designed for consistent, dependable use at scale. As we continue to grow Helium AI globally, her leadership will play a key role in shaping how the platform is adopted and trusted across organisations.”- Aniket Tapre, Founder and CEO, Neural Arc
“AI today is no longer about experimentation alone; it is about building systems that are value-driven, useful, safe, and dependable. This marks a major step forward and reflects the scale of ambition and responsibility at this stage. The focus is on developing AI grounded in real-world application. I look forward to working closely with Aniket and the team to support global expansion, including the continued evolution of Helium AI as a platform focused on delivering long-term value. Together, the aim is to move AI beyond pilots and build technology that delivers measurable impact with trust, transparency, and accountability at its core.”- Sheetal Patole, Co-Founder, Neural Arc
