Mumbai: Capgemini has announced a major leadership transition in India, effective January 1, 2026. Ashwin Yardi, who has served as CEO of Capgemini in India for seven years, will retire from the role and take on the position of non-executive Chairman of the board in India.
Sanjay Chalke, currently Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Capgemini India, will succeed him as CEO and join the Group Executive Committee.
In his new role as non-executive Chairman, Ashwin Yardi will focus on strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and guiding Sanjay Chalke during the leadership transition.
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Sanjay Chalke, as CEO, will reinforce Capgemini India’s strategic role in client delivery, talent development, and innovation, supporting the Group’s vision for growth and technological leadership.
Aiman Ezzat, CEO of Capgemini, said, “Ashwin has played a pivotal role in establishing Capgemini’s leadership and talent footprint in India, expanding the workforce from 105,500 to nearly 180,000 team members.
We deeply appreciate his outstanding contributions over his 30-year career with the Group. We warmly welcome Sanjay Chalke as the new CEO, under whose leadership we anticipate accelerated growth, enhanced impact, and a stronger positioning of India as a hub for innovation and technology.”
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Leadership Profiles:
Ashwin Yardi – Non-Executive Chairman, Capgemini India
Ashwin brings extensive experience from his tenure as CEO and COO of Capgemini India. He has led multiple business units, driving growth and profitability while managing operations, delivery, and innovation across global markets including the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
His expertise spans digital platforms, big data, and automation tools, supporting transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies.
Sanjay Chalke – CEO, Capgemini India
Sanjay has previously served as COO of Capgemini India and EVP & Head of Sogeti India. He has led strategic initiatives to optimize business performance, talent transformation, and high-performing delivery teams.
His global experience includes heading SAP business operations at DXC Technologies, delivering large-scale solutions for international clients.
