Saraswathi Ramachandra Appointed Managing Director of Lightcast India
Saraswathi Ramachandra has been named Managing Director and Country Head of Lightcast India. With over 25 years of experience in IT, consulting, and data analytics, she brings vast expertise in building and scaling Global Capability Centres (GCCs), harnessing technology, and driving organizational 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 joining Lightcast, Ramachandra served as a Director at Citi in Bengaluru for over five years. She also has six years of experience at Danske IT and Support Services in India, where she was Associate Director and headed the Personal Banking IT and Analytics Centre of Excellence.