Helium AI appoints Sheetal Patole as Co-Founder to Drive Enterprise Expansion
Helium AI, the artificial
intelligence platform developed by Neural Arc, has appointed global AI and data
leader Sheetal Patole as Co-Founder, marking a significant leadership milestone
as the company accelerates its expansion into the enterprise market.
The appointment comes as Helium AI
strengthens its position as a platform for individuals and small businesses
while targeting larger organisations seeking to move beyond AI pilots to
scalable, production-grade deployments.
Patole brings more than 24 years of
experience across AI, data and digital transformation in banking, financial
services, resources, consulting and technology. She has held senior leadership
roles including Chief Data & Information Officer at Barclays, Chief Data
& Analytics Officer at Macquarie Bank, and Strategist at Infosys, and has
led large-scale AI and data programmes across global markets.
Aniket Tapre, Founder and CEO of Neural Arc, said Patole’s expertise in
building and operating AI systems at scale will be critical to Helium AI’s next
phase of growth.
“Sheetal
brings deep experience in delivering AI that is trusted, accountable and
focused on real business outcomes. Her ability to connect technology with
practical enterprise needs aligns strongly with how Helium AI is designed for
dependable use at scale,” Tapre
said.
In her new role, Patole will lead
the evolution of Helium AI’s execution model, focusing on how the platform is
embedded across enterprise workflows and decision environments, with a strong
emphasis on governance, transparency and long-term resilience.
“AI
today is no longer about experimentation — it is about building systems that
are useful, safe and value-driven,” Patole said. “Our goal is to move beyond pilots and deliver measurable impact with
trust and accountability at the core.”
Earlier in her career, Patole worked
with PwC, Deloitte and EY, developing expertise at the intersection of
consulting, enterprise technology and strategy. She is known for leading
people-first AI programmes and working closely with boards, executives and
regulators to ensure responsible AI adoption.
Her industry recognition includes
being named among the Top 100 Global Women to Watch in Data, Analytics & AI
(2025), Top 10 Global Data Innovator (2024), and Hot Topics Top 100 CDO (2023).
With
Patole’s appointment, Helium AI aims to strengthen its position as a secure,
compliant and enterprise-ready AI platform, enabling organisations to
transition from experimentation to real-world, scalable deployments.
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