Sindhu Gangadharan

Sindhu Gangadharan is one of the leading voices in global technology, widely recognized for championing innovation that delivers meaningful business and societal impact. Often referred to as a technology humanist, she believes technology fulfils its true potential when it serves people, businesses, and communities alike.

Over the course of her 27 year journey at SAP, Sindhu has held several strategic leadership roles spanning engineering, product development, and customer engagement. She began her career as a software developer at SAP Labs India and went on to become the first woman to lead SAP Labs India as its Managing Director. Today, she leads SAP Labs India while also serving as Head of Customer Industry Solutions at SAP globally. Together, these complementary roles enable her to bridge innovation and customer success, bringing deep technical expertise and customer insights together to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.

As a global technology leader, Sindhu serves as an Independent Director on the Board of Siemens India and as President of the Indo German Chamber of Commerce. In these roles, she plays a key role in advancing bilateral trade, business collaboration, and strategic dialogue between India and Germany. Until April 2026, she served as Chairperson of NASSCOM, India’s apex technology and industry trade body, shaping the next chapter of India’s USD 1 trillion digital economy.

For five consecutive years, Sindhu has been recognized by Fortune Magazine among the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. She has received several other industry accolades, including Asia’s Most Promising Business Leader, Leader Extraordinaire by Zinnov, and Most Influential AI Leader, among others, for her contribution towards creating a more diverse and inclusive IT industry in India. Sindhu also serves on the AI Advisory Council for the World Economic Forum’s “AI for India 2030” initiative. An avid TEDx speaker, she enjoys sharing her perspectives on technology, leadership, innovation, and the future of work with diverse audiences.