UK-based financial services group Lloyds Banking Group, has announced the appointment of Sirisha Voruganti as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of its new Lloyds Technology Centre in India.

Voruganti was the first woman MD for JP Morgan Chase in Technology in India and has served as an executive vice president of architecture, data and shared services for Mastercard. 

She will take up her new responsibility as CEO and MD later this month. Voruganti will be responsible for overseeing its establishment and longer-term growth strategy.  

Based in Hyderabad, technology and innovation leader Voruganti has joined Llyod from JCPenney, where she has served as the managing director and member of the Board for JCPenney in India.

She comes with experience in IT architecture, data engineering, and fintech innovation and has held several senior technology positions in multiple global firms.

"I am thrilled to be leading Lloyds Technology Centre during this pivotal phase of Lloyds Banking Group's digital transformation. The new technology centre will allow us to tap into the extraordinary technology talent and expertise in India. It presents an incredible opportunity for brilliant and enthusiastic people looking to enhance their skills to drive innovation for Lloyds Banking Group’s customers,” said Voruganti

"I’m delighted that Sirisha is chosen to join Lloyds Technology Centre and excited about her passion for using technology and innovation to deliver great experiences for our customers,” said Ron van Kemenade, Group Chief Operating Officer at Lloyds Banking Group.