Umesh Sripad — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as CDO & CTO at PetMeds® (NASDAQ: PETS) since 2024
Former founder with a successful exit
Led M&A deals including the $2.2B sale of The Weather Company to IBM
Held CDO/CTO roles at public companies such as Overstock and Bed Bath & Beyond
Is a Council Member at Forbes Technology Council since 2018
Holds a Master's in Computer Science

Biography

Umesh Sripad is the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PetMeds®, a role he has held since 2024. With a career spanning over two decades, he is recognized for his leadership in digital transformation and technology. Sripad is a former founder with a successful exit and has served as a 4x CDO/CTO, focusing on building and scaling businesses at the intersection of technology, transformation, and customer value across media, retail, AI/SaaS, and pharmaceutical sectors.