Hinduja Group appoints Ramesh Narayanaswamy to lead data and digital strategy

Hinduja Group has appointed Ramesh Narayanaswamy as group president of digital and data intelligence, as the diversified conglomerate strengthens its push towards enterprise-wide digital transformation and data-driven innovation.

The Mumbai-headquartered group said Narayanaswamy will lead initiatives aimed at integrating digital platforms, data intelligence and advanced technologies across its businesses to improve agility and competitiveness.

According to ETTelecom, Narayanaswamy brings more than 18 years of leadership experience in digital platforms, enterprise transformation and data-driven innovation, spanning sectors such as banking and financial services, logistics, e-commerce and the public sector.

Technology leadership across global organisations

Prior to joining Hinduja Group, Narayanaswamy served as group chief technology officer at Aditya Birla Capital, where he oversaw large-scale digital and technology transformation programmes.

Over the course of his career, he has also held senior leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank, Citibank, CIMB Group, Singapore Post and High Tech Payment Systems, managing complex technology environments and enterprise-scale platforms.

His experience includes leading high-impact digital initiatives such as super apps, digital bank platforms, legacy system modernisation, cloud transformation and advanced data engineering programmes.

Driving digital integration across the group

The Hinduja Group said the appointment reflects its broader strategy to embed digital capabilities across business units and accelerate innovation through data-led decision-making.

Amit Chincholikar, group president of human resources at Hinduja Group, said the organisation views digital integration and data intelligence as central to long-term business competitiveness.

“At Hinduja Group, digital integration and data intelligence are central to enhancing agility, competitiveness and long-term value creation across businesses,” Chincholikar said.

He added that Narayanaswamy brings both strategic vision and execution capability in delivering enterprise-scale transformation programmes.

Building scalable data-driven ecosystems

Narayanaswamy said he is joining the group at a time when organisations are increasingly rethinking how digital infrastructure supports business growth.

He noted that the group’s digital strategy will focus on building scalable and secure data-driven ecosystems designed to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

The initiative is expected to support the conglomerate’s efforts to strengthen digital capabilities across its diverse portfolio of businesses, which span sectors including automotive, energy, infrastructure, banking and healthcare.

Digital transformation across conglomerates

Large conglomerates globally are accelerating investments in digital infrastructure as they seek to integrate data platforms, artificial intelligence and cloud technologies into their core operations.

Industry analysts say such initiatives are increasingly critical for improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer engagement and enabling data-driven decision-making across business units.

For Hinduja Group, the appointment signals a continued focus on building integrated digital capabilities that support long-term growth and innovation.