Sindhu Gangadharan, managing director, SAP Labs India has been named as the chairperson of NASSCOM, the apex body for the technology industry in India. Gangadharan will succeed Rajesh Nambiar who is currently serving as the President of NASSCOM and is the outgoing chairperson of the body. “In line with transformative times and embracing them, Rajesh is also the outgoing Chairperson of NASSCOM 😊 Taking over from him is yet another inspiring leader Sindhu Gangadharan, MD of SAP Labs . Congratulations, Sindhu and all the best,” said Harish Mehta, cofounder of NASSCOM.
Sindhu Gangadharan, who was appointed as the Chair of the NASSCOM GCC Council last year, on assuming the role of chairperson of NASSCOM, said: “I am deeply honoured to assume the Office of the Chairperson at nasscom and excited to collaborate with some of the industry’s brightest minds to shape the future of India’s Techade. Nasscom has played a pivotal role in propelling India’s emergence as a global innovation leader. With our nation’s robust engineering R&D capabilities, innovative potential, and extensive digital talent pool, India is well-positioned to spearhead large- scale digital transformations that are sustainable and inclusive. I am excited to further deepen my contributions to this remarkable journey.”
NASSCOM issued a statement saying Gangadharan’s leadership would continue to drive innovation, foster global partnerships, and strengthen India’s position as a leading technology hub. Gangadharan, who started off as a software developer and has been associated with SAP for over two decades, rose through the ranks and navigated several strategic and leadership roles to become the first woman to lead SAP Labs India.
As the Managing Director of SAP Labs in India, Gangadharan is responsible for product development and innovation at SAP’s Research & Development facilities in India. In 2024, she stepped into her new global role as the Head of Customer Innovation Services, SAP, as part of Board Member Thomas Saueressig’s leadership team. She is also a part of the board of notable organisations like Siemens India and Titan Company.
