Key takeaways
- First Citizens India appoints Satya Prakash Ranjan as country head and head of technology.
- Ranjan brings over 25 years of experience from leading firms like Telstra and Fidelity Investments.
- He aims to enhance technology transformations and global collaboration within First Citizens India.
- Ranjan holds degrees from IIT Delhi and IIM Kolkata, emphasizing a strong educational background.
- He is committed to supporting educational initiatives for underprivileged children.
First Citizens India has named Satya Prakash Ranjan as its new country head and head of technology. Based in Bengaluru, Ranjan will oversee India teams supporting the strategic business priorities of First Citizens Bank, the primary US banking subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares.
With over 25 years of experience in technology, analytics, and consulting, Ranjan previously served as country managing director at Telstra, where he led Technology, Data, Networks, and Shared Services capability centers across Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad. He has also held leadership roles at Fidelity Investments, Citigroup, and Accenture.
“Satya’s extensive experience driving significant technology transformations, building global delivery capabilities, and handling large-scale programs and platforms will enable First Citizens India to continue scaling new heights,” said Ranjan Wadhwa, head of global services for First Citizens India. “We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the strategic leadership he’ll provide our talented organisation.”
Expressing enthusiasm about his new role, Ranjan said, “I am extremely delighted to join and lead First Citizens India in this exciting phase of growth. On the heels of the company’s early success leveraging Indian talent and capabilities, I look forward to collaborating with our teams globally to drive even more productive business outcomes.”
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Ranjan also holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata. Passionate about education, he actively supports initiatives aimed at providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
First Citizens India, also known as FC Global Services India LLP, is a Bengaluru-based GCC and a subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. With a 125-year legacy, First Citizens India operates as part of BancShares’ Global Services division, focusing on technology, enterprise operations, finance, cybersecurity, risk management, and credit administration.
