Sridhar Pinnapureddy

Sridhar Pinnapureddy is the Founder and CEO of CtrlS Datacenters and a first-generation entrepreneur with extensive experience across cloud computing, IT infrastructure, internet services, software development, and renewable energy. Over the past two decades, he has played a significant role in the evolution of India’s digital infrastructure sector, from the early growth of internet and broadband services to the development of large-scale data centre infrastructure.

As the Founder of CtrlS Datacenters, Pinnapureddy has led the company’s growth into one of India’s largest data centre operators, serving enterprises, cloud providers, and hyperscale customers. Under his leadership, CtrlS has expanded its footprint across multiple cities with a focus on high-availability infrastructure, operational reliability, and scalable capacity to support growing cloud and AI workloads.

A key area of focus for Pinnapureddy has been sustainability and energy efficiency. CtrlS has invested in innovations aimed at reducing energy consumption and improving operational efficiency, while also expanding its use of renewable energy through captive solar projects and long-term sustainability initiatives. The company has received multiple green building certifications for its facilities and continues to pursue lower-carbon infrastructure development.

Beyond his corporate role, Pinnapureddy is actively involved with industry and entrepreneurial organisations, including ASSOCHAM, TiE, EO, and YPO, where he contributes to discussions around technology, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and innovation.