Tata Consultancy Services Limited announced the appointment of Ms. Aarthi Subramanian as president and chief operating officer and Mr. Mangesh Sathe as chief strategy officer. Ms. Aarthi Subramanian most recently functioned as the Group Chief Digital Officer at Tata Sons and has been on the TCS Board as a Non-Executive Member. With her appointment, as President and Chief Operating Officer she will become Executive Director on the Board of TCS with effect from 1 May 2025.
Aarthi holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India, and a Master's degree in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas, USA. Mr. Mangesh Sathe most recently was the Chief Executive Officer of Tata Strategic Management Group (TSMG) at Tata Sons. He has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer at Tata Consultancy Services with effect from 1 May 2025.
Mangesh will also head the Global Consulting Practice and oversee the M&A functions of the Company. Mangesh supported Group Chairman's Office and CEOs of Group companies in strategy and transformation initiatives. Mangesh has extensive experience across sectors such as Automotive and Industrial, Consumer, and Technology.
At TSMG, he led various initiatives in areas such as growth and corporate strategy, technology led platforms, inorganic growth, operations transformation, and business incubation. Prior to TSMG, Mangesh has worked with BCG (The Boston Consulting Group) and PRTM (Pittiglio Rabin Todd & McGrath) in US and India. Mangesh holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur and a MBA from S.P Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai.
Both Aarthi and Mangesh will report to Mr. K. Krithivasan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Brief profile of Aarthi Subramanian: Aarthi Subramanian serves as the Group Chief Digital Officer at Tata Sons, the principal investment holding company and promoter of Tata enterprises. In this pivotal role, she leads the conglomerate's digital, technology and innovation agenda across a diverse portfolio of industries.
Aarthi has extensive experience in technology and operations. At Tata Sons, she has been instrumental in ensuring that Tata Group companies harness digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and competitive advantage Beyond her executive responsibilities, Ms. Subramanian holds several key board positions within the Tata Group: Director, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Leveraging her extensive experience, she provides strategic guidance to TCS. Director, Tata Capital Limited and Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Ltd.: Contributing to the financial services arm of the Tata Group, she offers insights into digital financial solutions and governance.
Director, Infiniti Retail Limited: Overseeing operations of the retail arm known for the Croma brand, she aids in integrating digital technologies to enhance customer experiences. Director, Tata Digital Private Limited, Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd., Tata UniStore Ltd.: Guiding the digital initiatives of the group, focusing on building consumer-centric digital businesses. Ms. Subramanian's association with the Tata Group spans over three decades, marked by progressive leadership roles: Executive Director and Global Head of Delivery Excellence, Governance & Compliance at TCS: She was responsible for ensuring service delivery excellence, governance of large transformation programs, and overseeing risk and compliance across global operations.
Head of Delivery for Retail & CPG Business Unit at TCS: Led strategic accounts and major client relationships, driving customer satisfaction through rigorous service delivery and value addition. Her exemplary contributions have been acknowledged through various accolades: 'Technology Leader of the Year' at ETPrime Women Leadership Awards (2019): Honored for her pioneering efforts in driving technological innovation and digital transformation within the Tata Group. Business Today's "Most Powerful Women in Business" (2016): Recognized for her significant impact and leadership in the corporate sector.
Brief profile of Mangesh Sathe: Mangesh Sathe is the Chief Executive Officer of Tata Strategic Management Group (TSMG) and supports Group Chairman's Office and CEOs of Group companies in strategy and transformation initiatives. Mangesh has extensive experience across sectors such as Automotive and Industrial, Consumer, and Technology. He has deep interest in corporate strategy, technology led platforms, R&D and product development, inorganic growth, and operations transformation.
At TSMG, he has been involved in various growth strategy and business incubation initiatives in areas such as automotive including EVs, Commercial vehicles and logistics, e-commerce, technology services, healthcare, sustainability and key Government initiatives. Prior to TSMG, Mangesh has worked with BCG (The Boston Consulting Group) and PRTM (Pittiglio Rabin Todd & McGrath) in US and India. Mangesh has worked with various Fortune 500 companies, emerging companies, and conglomerates in US, Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India.
He has worked directly with company boards, CEOs and functional leadership on strategy formulation and transformational programs. Mangesh was involved with high impact initiatives such as launching earliest SaaS product in India, building B2B focused platform businesses, first 3G launch in US, using innovative customer centric approach for vehicle platform development and leveraging digital to unlock significant value across supply chain. Mangesh has developed teams ground up with a focus on building an inclusive organization culture. Post his MBA, he started his career with Tata Administrative Services.
He was a part of India's first pre-paid mobile launch. Mangesh's other interests include sustainable agriculture, farming and allied business, reforestation, water conservation and climate finance. Roles: CEO, Tata Strategic Management Group (TSMG), Mumbai [Feb 2018 Present]; Principal, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Mumbai [Jun 2013 Jan.
2018]; Director, Pittiglio Rabin Todd McGrath (PRTM), Washington, Bangalore [Dec 2005 May 2013]; Tata Administrative Services (TAS), Mumbai [June 2003 - Nov. 2005]; Senior Engineer, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Pune [Aug 1998 Jun. 2001].
Education: MBA from S.P Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai [2001- 2003]; B.E (Mechanical) from Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur [1994- 1998].
