Scaler appoints Ratnakar Reddy as Head of B2B for India and MENA region

In his new role, Reddy brings over 25 years of strategic leadership experience across the technology sector. He will be spearheading Scaler’s strategic efforts to empower government, digital natives, and large-scale enterprises in their AI transformation journey, fostering continuous skill development through its industry-validated curriculum and AI-powered learning tools that provide tailored solutions for distinct regional market needs. 

He most recently served Google as ISV, fintech, and IT lead for more than five years. He previously worked with IBM India as cloud sales leader, Microsoft as commercial market strategy lead, and Wipro as a business development lead. “He possesses a deep understanding of how technology has enabled industries and of the strategic adoption of AI, reshaping business operations globally,” the company added. 

Abhimanyu Saxena, Co-founder of Scaler welcomed Reddy saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Ratnakar Reddy to our leadership team. His unparalleled cross-sector experience and deep insights into AI position him perfectly to spearhead our B2B expansion across India and MENA. As we strategically scale our operations and bridge the critical AI talent gap, Ratnakar’s leadership and expertise will be pivotal.”

Reddy added, “With the advent of AI, the need to reskill and continuously evolve the existing workforce has become paramount across all sectors. The immense demand for AI and Data Science skills across industries presents an unparalleled opportunity for India to cement its position as the skill capital of the world, meeting not only our domestic needs but also the surging global demand for talent in AI. 

Scaler, with its robust offerings, including industry-aligned curricula designed to meet real-world demands and future-proof careers, is the essential partner in driving this critical upskilling agenda and empowering professionals for the new era.”

The company also shared a brief overview of Reddy’s new responsibilities, adding, “Over the next 6–12 months, Ratnakar’s priorities involve strengthening Scaler’s market proposition as the preferred partner for skill development and expanding business coverage by building dedicated teams across India and MENA. He will also focus on crafting specific curricula to address the unique needs of the IT/ITeS industry, the growing requirements of GCCs, and the emerging opportunities within the government sectors.”