Who is Aarthi Subramanian? TCS's first woman COO to take charge from May 1, 2025

Aarthi Subramanian – Profile

Position:

• Executive Director—President & Chief Operating Officer (COO), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
• Effective from May 1, 2025, for a five-year term (till April 30, 2030)
• First woman COO of TCS and one of the few women in India’s male-dominated IT sector

Current Role in Tata Group:

• Group Chief Digital Officer, Tata Sons
• Leads digital, technology, and innovation initiatives across Tata Group companies
• Instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency, customer engagement, and competitive advantage

Educational Background:

• B.Tech in Computer Science, National Institute of Technology, Warangal
• Master’s in Engineering Management, University of Kansas, USA

Career Highlights:

• Joined TCS in 1989 as a graduate trainee
• Progressed through roles as analyst, project manager, account manager, and senior executive
• Key positions in Tata Group:
  • Head of Delivery, Retail & CPG Business Unit, TCS
  • Executive Director & Global Head of Delivery Excellence, Governance & Compliance, TCS
  • Director at TCS, Tata Capital, Tata AIA Life Insurance, Infiniti Retail (Croma), Tata Digital Pvt. Ltd., Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt. Ltd., Tata UniStore Ltd.

Experience:

• Over three decades in the Tata Group
• Extensive expertise in technology, operations, governance, and digital transformation

Personal Interests:

• Music, fitness, movies, and reading management books

Significance:

• Aarthi Subramanian’s appointment represents a milestone for women leaders in India’s IT sector, inspiring future generations of women professionals in tech and corporate leadership.
  
  Updated - 15 Apr 2025, 03:09 PM | Mint