Key takeaways
- Saraswathi Ramachandra appointed as Managing Director and Country Head of Lightcast India.
- Leverage over 25 years of experience in IT and consulting to drive organizational growth.
- Focus on establishing a robust Global Capability Centre under her leadership.
- Emphasize innovation, collaboration, and strategic decision-making for sustainable business growth.
- Previously served as Director at Citi, enhancing her credentials in managing large-scale operations.
Saraswathi Ramachandra has been appointed as the Managing Director and Country Head of Lightcast India. With over 25 years of experience in IT, consulting, and data analytics, Ramachandra brings extensive expertise in establishing and scaling Global Capability Centres (GCCs), leveraging technology, and driving organisational growth.
“One of the most exciting aspects of this role is the opportunity to scale and grow the business. Lightcast operates at the intersection of data, insights, and technology—fields that are critical in today’s fast-evolving world. By leveraging this unique position, I aim to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and drive sustainable growth,” Ramachandra said in a LinkedIn post.
Lightcast, operating at the intersection of data, insights, and technology, aims to establish a robust GCC under Ramachandra’s leadership. She plans to focus on building a world-class GCC that fosters innovation, collaboration, and strategic decision-making, while also scaling the business and driving sustainable growth.
In her career, Ramachandra has been instrumental in managing large-scale operations, building high-performing teams, and driving diversity and inclusion initiatives. She has a proven track record of delivering transformational solutions and fostering strategic growth in GCCs and IT services.
Before working at Lightcast, Ramachandra was working as a Director at Citi in Bengaluru for over five years. She also has experience of working for six years at Danske IT and Support Services in India as associate director and head of personal banking IT and analytics Centre of Excellence.
